Girl nameCurrently #6,232 in the USSteady
Iya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20153 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
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Iya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Iya |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Iya through the decades
- Iya peaked in 2015, when 23 babies were named Iya in the US.
- The 2020s were Iya's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Iya has risen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Iya currently ranks #6,232 in the US and is holding steady.