Lyanna Girl

Popularity: #679 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlee-AH-nah / liˈɑːnə

English; Welsh

Meaning

English: light; Welsh: to be

Historical & Cultural Background

Lyanna is a modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is often associated with fantasy literature, particularly through its use in popular series. The name has a lyrical quality, contributing to its appeal in contemporary naming trends.

Trend Summary

Lyanna has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 2010s.

Similar Names

LianaElianaMianaRhiannaTianaDiannaSiennaKiana

Variants

  • Liana

International Variants

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Famous people named Lyanna

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Fictional characters named Lyanna

Lyanna Stark is a character from the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known for her beauty and tragic fate.

Lyanna is also featured in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones', where her story is central to the backstory of several main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

LilaLeahLydiaLunaLyraLana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lyanna was first seen in the United States in 1975. Lyanna has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lyanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lyanna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 51
24%
TX 43
20%
NY 29
14%
FL 15
7%
NJ 11
5%
IL 8
4%
IN 8
4%
GA 7
3%
CO 7
3%
PA 6
3%
AZ 6
3%
CT 6
3%
WA 5
2%
MN 5
2%
NC 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19755
19796
19805
19865
198810
19897
199013
19916
199210
19938
19948
199510
199611
199716
199815
199912
200018
200112
200224
200316
200434
200517
200630
200737
200845
200939
201044
201133
201246
201362
201460
201562
2016216
2017318
2018320
2019500
2020355
2021266
2022243
2023250
2024272