Abril vs Ayana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayana

Girl #1,112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful flower, eternal blossom"

Origin: Amharic/Oromo

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African-American Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,112
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ayi, Yana, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abril Rank #1,163
Ayana Rank #1,112

Ayana is more popular, ranked #1112 vs #1163 for Abril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abril ___

  • Abril Sol
  • Abril Luna
  • Abril Rose
  • Abril Elena
  • Abril Valentina
  • Abril Sofia

Ayana ___

  • Ayana Grace
  • Ayana Rose
  • Ayana Marie
  • Ayana Faith
  • Ayana Joy
  • Ayana Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abril

Maya Isla Diego Mateo Luna

If you choose Ayana

Zara Imani Kofi Amara Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abril or Ayana more popular?

Ayana is more popular, ranked #1112 compared to Abril at #1163 in the United States.

What do Abril and Ayana mean?

Abril means "opening, to open" (Latin origin). Ayana means "beautiful flower, eternal blossom" (Amharic/Oromo origin).

Are Abril and Ayana boy or girl names?

Abril is primarily a girl name. Ayana is primarily a girl name.

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