Lyanna
Lyanna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Literary invention, possibly derived from Liana meaning 'climb like a vine' or 'graceful meadow'.
Origin and history
Lyanna is a contemporary feminine name popularised by George R. R. Martin's fantasy saga, A Song of Ice and Fire. It is likely a modern literary creation blending classical element prefixes with names like Liana or Lianna. In the United States, its usage rose sharply following the television adaptation Game of Thrones.
Popularity in the United States
3,772 babies in the United States have been named Lyanna since 1880. It ranks #2876 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #891.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.9 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 272 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,661 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,692 |
Famous people named Lyanna
- Lyanna Mormont: Fictional Character
Nicknames
Lya, Annie, Lia
Fun facts
- The name was created by author George R. R. Martin for the character Lyanna Stark in his fantasy universe.
- U.S. baby name registrations for Lyanna increased significantly during the broadcast of HBO's Game of Thrones.