UK girl's name
Eyana
Of Arabic origin, meaning "to return" or "one who returns".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eyana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eyana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eyana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Eyana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eyana ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 girls were registered as Eyana.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eyana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2024
11 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Eyana mean?
The name Eyana is a relatively modern name with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and languages. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic name Ayana, which means "beautiful" or "radiant". The name Ayana is derived from the Arabic word "ayn", meaning "eye" or "spring".
In Sanskrit, the name Eyana is related to the word "ayana", which refers to the solstices or the passage of the sun between the northernmost and southernmost points on the celestial equator. This connection to the celestial bodies and the natural rhythms of the universe may have contributed to the name's popularity among certain spiritual or naturalistic communities.
While the name Eyana does not have a long documented history, it has been embraced by various cultures and communities around the world in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eyana dates back to the late 20th century, when it began appearing in birth records and census data in various countries.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Eyana. One such person is Eyana Jones, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful skincare line in the early 2000s. Another notable Eyana is Eyana Sayers, a Canadian artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive works, born in 1978.
In the realm of literature, Eyana is the name of a fictional character in the novel "The Gathering Storm" by author Sarah J. Maas, published in 2018. This character is depicted as a powerful and determined warrior, adding to the name's association with strength and beauty.
Another notable individual named Eyana is Eyana Keller, an Australian dancer and choreographer born in 1985. She has gained recognition for her innovative contemporary dance performances and has toured internationally with her company.
Lastly, Eyana Carr is a British musician and singer-songwriter born in 1992. Her soulful and introspective music has garnered critical acclaim, and she has been celebrated for her powerful vocals and emotionally resonant lyrics.
While the name Eyana may be relatively new in the grand scheme of history, its diverse cultural roots and associations with beauty, nature, and strength have contributed to its growing popularity across various regions and communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eyana over time
The chart below shows babies named Eyana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eyana, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eyana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3780 | 28 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Eyana
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eyana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eyana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eyana was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Eyana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Eyana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eyana?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "to return" or "one who returns".
How many people are called Eyana in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Eyana across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.