Declining since 2005, #1,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Iyanna since 1975
Babies named Iyanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 548 |
| 2000s | 2,399 |
| 2010s | 1,633 |
| 2020s | 723 |
Meaning & origin
Iyanna first entered U.S. birth records in 1975, a relatively late debut that suggests a modern coinage or respelling. It reached its highest popularity in 2004, when it ranked notably higher than its current 1,942nd place in 2025. The name has been in a gradual decline since 2005, with its pattern typical of newly coined names that surge and then settle. At its peak, the name's 1-in-16,235 frequency indicates moderate rarity. Geographic data show Iyanna is most common in Georgia, Indiana, and Ohio, consistent with trends in African American naming practices. Its rhythmic sound and familiar endings have contributed to its appeal, though its exact origins remain undocumented and likely reflect creative modern invention.
Iyanna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, likely as a creative respelling of names like Iyana (itself a variant of Ana, derived from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). Its rise in the 1990s and 2000s reflects a broader trend of phonetic and individualized spellings among African American communities.
Where Iyanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Iyanna” around the world
Where Iyanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iya, Anna, Yanna
Sibling names for Iyanna
Names that share Iyanna's style, for a brother or sister.
