Beautiful flower or eternal
Ayaana is a name with multiple cultural roots, often associated with the Arabic word for a large-eyed or perceptive person, or the Swahili word for a beautiful flower. In some contexts, it is also linked to the concept of eternity or a good soul.
About 6 girls were named Ayaana in 2025.
Professional basketball player
U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
American novelist known for The Twelve Tribes of Hattie
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
