Iyana
Every Iyana since 1976 — 5,285 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iyana
Iyana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,872 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 5,285 American babies have been named Iyana. Its peak came in 2002, when 322 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Iyana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iyana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,872 |
| 2024 | 94 | #2,058 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,163 |
| 2022 | 97 | #2,013 |
| 2021 | 76 | #2,372 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,561 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2,275 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,259 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2,120 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,577 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,976 |
| 2014 | 126 | #1,678 |
| 2013 | 198 | #1,214 |
| 2012 | 152 | #1,486 |
| 2011 | 184 | #1,288 |
| 2010 | 233 | #1,065 |
| 2009 | 219 | #1,155 |
| 2008 | 265 | #1,000 |
| 2007 | 277 | #970 |
| 2006 | 302 | #880 |
| 2005 | 289 | #879 |
| 2004 | 272 | #895 |
| 2003 | 233 | #992 |
| 2002 | 322 | #751 |
| 2001 | 273 | #838 |
| 2000 | 213 | #994 |
| 1995 | 75 | #1,870 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,656 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,675 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,656 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iyana in 2025?
Iyana ranked #2,872 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iyana?
5,285 babies have been named Iyana in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iyana most popular?
Iyana peaked in 2002, when 322 newborns received the name.
Is Iyana a boy or girl name?
Iyana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iyana rising or falling?
Iyana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.