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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Iyani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Iyanah|Iyanna
AfricanGirl→ Stable

Iyani

ee-AH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7791 in 2023

Peak: #7782 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7791 in 2023

Peak: #7782 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
3.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #7791 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
AfricanYorubaGirl3-syllableMeaningfulContemporaryRisingAffirmativeCulturalSpiritual
Character
worthy of respect
STRONG
High confidence

Iyani is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Iyani at a Glance
Meaning:From Yoruba, meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving of respect'. A name of affirmation and value in West African tradition.
Language root:Yoruba
Peak rank:#7782 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
IanaAlani◈Asha◈Amani◈Ayanna
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Iyani
Zuri◈Amara◈Kai◈AmirNalaniAsher◈Eden◈Sienna
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Iyani · Overview
Summary

Iyani is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Iyani carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
iyani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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