Girl · #10,517 in 2026

Yavanna

The Valar are characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings. They are "angelic powers" or "gods" subordinate to the one God. The Ainulindalë describes how some of the Ainur choose to enter the world (Arda) to complete its material development, after its form is determined by the Music of the Ainur.

Current Rank
#10,517
Peak Rank
#10,517 (1982)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1982
First Year
1982
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#10517
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yavanna

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Valar are characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings. They are "angelic powers" or "gods" subordinate to the one God. The Ainulindalë describes how some of the Ainur choose to enter the world (Arda) to complete its material development, after its form is determined by the Music of the Ainur.

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The Story of Yavanna

Yavanna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 5 Yavannas were born — ranking #10,517 that year. As of 2026, Yavanna ranks #10,517 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yavannas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Where is Yavanna most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • BO
    57%
  • China
    37%
  • United Kingdom
    6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Yavanna

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yavanna

What does the name Yavanna mean?
The Valar are characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings. They are "angelic powers" or "gods" subordinate to the one God. The Ainulindalë describes how some of the Ainur choose to enter the world (Arda) to complete its material development, after its form is determined by the Music of the Ainur.
How popular is Yavanna in 2026?
In 2026, Yavanna ranks #10,517 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yavanna most popular?
Yavanna reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #10,517 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Yavanna a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yavanna is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Yavanna?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yavanna include Aapri, Aaronda, Adeyinka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yavanna

Yavanna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Yavanna's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #10,517. Use the chart and map above to compare Yavanna'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.