Iyana
Iyana is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Beautiful flower, blossom, or path.
Origin and history
Iyana is a female given name of modern popularity, frequently considered a variant of the Yoruba name Ayana or the Hebrew name Ayanna. It emerged in U.S. naming trends during the late 20th century. SSA birth records show moderate, consistent usage for girls over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,285 babies in the United States have been named Iyana since 1880. It ranks #2378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1620.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.6 %)
- FL (10 %)
- CA (9 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 664 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,665 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,315 |
| 2020-2029 | 481 |
Famous people named Iyana
- Iyana Martin: Basketball player
Fun facts
- The name is often connected to the Yoruba name Ayana, meaning beautiful flower, or viewed as a modern phonetic variation of Ayanna.
- Iyana gained notable traction in the United States alongside similar names featuring the popular '-ana' suffix ending.