Mirror, beautiful flower, or good soul
Aayana is a name with multiple potential roots, often associated with the Hindi word for mirror or a beautiful flower. In some African contexts, it is interpreted as a 'good soul' or 'pretty flower.' It is a modern, melodic choice that feels globally accessible while remaining rare in the United States.
Less common today
Aayana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,413 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Former professional basketball player in the WNBA
Japanese voice actress and singer