Iyanah
Every Iyanah since 1994 — 575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iyanah
Iyanah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,880 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 575 American babies have been named Iyanah. Its peak came in 2009, when 43 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 Iyanah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iyanah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,880 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,609 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,680 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,988 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,410 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,602 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,504 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,108 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,057 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,034 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,409 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,081 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,200 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,618 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,020 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,848 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,700 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,066 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,079 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,882 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,300 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,069 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,000 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,967 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,260 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,944 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iyanah in 2025?
Iyanah ranked #13,880 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iyanah?
575 babies have been named Iyanah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iyanah most popular?
Iyanah peaked in 2009, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Iyanah a boy or girl name?
Iyanah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iyanah rising or falling?
Iyanah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.