Ayanda is a given name, derived from the Nguni word ukwanda/kwandile, meaning "to increase/multiply/to grow/expand.". Notable people with the name include:
Ayanda Bans, South African politician Ayanda Borotho (born 1981), South African actress Ayanda Daweti (born 1990), South African actor and musician Ayanda Denge (1982–2019), South African transgender activist Ayanda Dlamini (born 1984), South African footballer Ayanda Dlodlo, South African politician Ayanda Dube (born 1989), Swazi model Ayanda Gcaba (born 1986), South African footballer Ayanda Hlubi (born 2004), South African cricketer Ayanda Jiya (born 1987), South African singer Ayanda Kota (1976–2024), South African activist Ayanda Lubelo (born 1992), South African footballer Ayanda Mabulu (born 1981), South African artist Ayanda Malinga (born 1998), South African rugby player Ayanda Ndulani (born 1997), South African boxer Ayanda Ngila (1992–2022), South African land activist Ayanda Nkili (born 1990), South African footballer Ayanda Nkosi (born 1993), South African footballer Ayanda Patosi (born 1992), South African footballer Ayanda Sishuba (born 2005), Belgian footballer