Iyana Girl

Popularity: #856 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationee-YAH-nah / iˈjɑːnə

African; Hebrew

Meaning

African: 'gift'; Hebrew: 'God is gracious'

Historical & Cultural Background

Iyana is a name with roots in African cultures, often associated with the concept of a gift. In Hebrew contexts, it reflects a spiritual significance, emphasizing grace and divine favor. The name has gained popularity in various communities, particularly among those seeking unique and meaningful names for girls. Its usage may vary across different regions and cultures.

Trend Summary

Iyana has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

IvyMayaNinaZaraLilaSianaRianaTalia

Variants

  • Iana
  • Iyanna

International Variants

  • Iana (Slavic)
  • Iyana (African)

Famous people named Iyana

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Fictional characters named Iyana

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Sibling Suggestions

AyanaTianaZyanaKianaLiana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Iyana was first seen in the United States in 1976. Iyana has ranked as high as #974 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Iyana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Iyana (2024)

StateBirthsShare
PA 8
20%
CA 8
20%
FL 8
20%
TX 7
17%
WI 5
12%
MD 5
12%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19767
197712
197810
197915
19808
198110
198214
19839
198416
19857
198612
198711
198812
198917
199029
199116
199229
199325
199441
199575
199661
199790
1998122
1999176
2000213
2001273
2002322
2003233
2004272
2005289
2006302
2007277
2008265
2009219
2010233
2011184
2012152
2013198
2014126
2015101
201669
201791
201881
201980
202067
202176
202296
202388
202494