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UK girl's name

Iyannah

A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's answer.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Iyannah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Iyannah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2012. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Iyannah. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Iyannah ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Iyannah.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iyannah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5876

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Iyannah mean?

The name Iyannah is a relatively modern invention, without a clear cultural or linguistic origin. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and letters, possibly inspired by existing names but not directly derived from any particular language or tradition.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Iyannah can be found in the United States in the late 20th century. It may have been created as a unique and distinctive name for a child, perhaps drawing on the popularity of names starting with the letters "I" and "Y" during that time period.

While the name Iyannah does not have a long historical record, a few notable individuals have borne this name in recent years. Iyannah Kristine Zubiri is a Filipino actress and model born in 1992. Iyannah Mayweather is the daughter of professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., born in 2000.

Beyond these examples, there are limited records of individuals named Iyannah throughout history. The name's origin and meaning remain somewhat obscure, as it does not seem to be rooted in any specific cultural or linguistic tradition.

Iyannah is a unique and modern name that has emerged in recent decades, likely created as a distinctive and stylish choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their child. While it lacks a deep historical lineage, the name has been adopted by a few notable individuals in the entertainment and sports worlds.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Iyannah over time

The chart below shows babies named Iyannah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Iyannah, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Iyannah
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Decades

Iyannah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iyannah 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
2010s #5876 3 1
2000s #5545 3 1

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FAQ

Iyannah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Iyannah in the UK right now?

In 2012, Iyannah was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Iyannah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Iyannah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Iyannah?

A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's answer.".

How many people are called Iyannah in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Iyannah across the 2 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.