Rising since 1986, #2,214 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyana since 1971
Babies named Lyana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 309 |
| 2020s | 311 |
Meaning & origin
Lyana is a name of modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1971. It has been gradually rising in popularity since 1986, reflecting a broader trend toward names that blend familiar sounds. In 2025, it ranks 2,214th, with roughly 1 in 19,365 girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting growing appeal. Lyana is most common in Florida, New York, and California. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it likely derives from Liana, a French word meaning 'to climb,' or as a hybrid of Lily and Anna. Despite its humble statistics, Lyana fits comfortably within the style of popular names like Eliana and Ariana, making it an underused choice.
Lyana is a modern English name, likely arising as a blend or respelling of Liana (from the French liane, meaning 'to climb') and the popular suffix -ana, also influenced by names like Lily and Anna. First recorded in the U.S. in 1971, it remains uncommon but has been steadily rising since the mid-1980s.
Where Lyana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lyana” around the world
Where Lyana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#57
in 2024
Quebec
55
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lya, Ana, Lee
Sibling names for Lyana
Names that share Lyana's style, for a brother or sister.
