Gayane is of Armenian origin, derived from the word "gay" which means "rejoice". It is traditionally given to girls born around Christmas time, as it shares its roots with the Armenian Christmas celebration. The name Gayane has a musical ring to it and is often associated with elegance and grace in Armenian culture. It was popularized internationally by Gayaneh Manasyan, an Armenian opera singer of the early 20th century, who performed in Europe and America under the stage name "Gayane.
"Gayane saw peak popularity with 9 births in 1995, followed by a decline until a recent revival with 8 births in 2021."