Iana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Bulgarian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Iana means 'light' and is of Bulgarian origin.
Meaning of the Name Iana
Iana is a feminine name of Bulgarian origin. It is derived from the Bulgarian word 'yana', which means 'light'. The name is often associated with brightness, radiance, and positivity. As a given name, Iana is relatively rare and unique. It carries a sense of charm and elegance.
Popularity of the Name Iana
The popularity for the name Iana peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 32 births, which ranked number 7,766 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Iana had the most female births in 2006 with 32, which ranked number 4,462 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Iana has declined over the last ten years from 20 births to 17 births, a decline of -15.00%. Among females, Iana has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 17 births, a decline of -15.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iana
- 20 Year Trend of Iana: -15.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Iana: -15.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Iana: -15.00%
Popularity of Iana by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Iana. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Iana in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Iana is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Iana
- Total Births of Iana: 17 (-1.61%)
- Female Births of Iana: 17 (-1.61%)
Given the downward trend of Iana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.61% decrease in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Iana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.61%.