Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Iyaan

Name: Popularity of the name Iyaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Iyaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,775 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-21%

2017

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#6775

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iyaan

Iyaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 12 Iyaans were born — ranking #6,775 that year. As of 2026, Iyaan ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 62 Iyaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Iyaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iyaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ion
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Ikon
Iowan
Aydan
Ioan
Icahn
Eikon
Aitan
Ijon
Ivon
Einen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iyaan

What does the name Iyaan mean?

Iyaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iyaan in 2026?

In 2026, Iyaan ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Iyaan most popular?

Iyaan reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #6,775 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Iyaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Iyaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Iyaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iyaan include Jeno, Rori, Santanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iyaan

Iyaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Iyaan's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #6,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Iyaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.