Eyana
Of Arabic origin, meaning "to return" or "one who returns".
Name Census estimates that about 290 living Americans carry the first name Eyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eyana today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eyana births was 2010 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eyana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
290
~ 1 in 1,181,912 Americans
Peak year
2010
20 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,096
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Eyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eyana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 109 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eyana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eyana
The name Eyana is a relatively modern name with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and languages. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic name Ayana, which means "beautiful" or "radiant". The name Ayana is derived from the Arabic word "ayn", meaning "eye" or "spring".
In Sanskrit, the name Eyana is related to the word "ayana", which refers to the solstices or the passage of the sun between the northernmost and southernmost points on the celestial equator. This connection to the celestial bodies and the natural rhythms of the universe may have contributed to the name's popularity among certain spiritual or naturalistic communities.
While the name Eyana does not have a long documented history, it has been embraced by various cultures and communities around the world in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eyana dates back to the late 20th century, when it began appearing in birth records and census data in various countries.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Eyana. One such person is Eyana Jones, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful skincare line in the early 2000s. Another notable Eyana is Eyana Sayers, a Canadian artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive works, born in 1978.
In the realm of literature, Eyana is the name of a fictional character in the novel "The Gathering Storm" by author Sarah J. Maas, published in 2018. This character is depicted as a powerful and determined warrior, adding to the name's association with strength and beauty.
Another notable individual named Eyana is Eyana Keller, an Australian dancer and choreographer born in 1985. She has gained recognition for her innovative contemporary dance performances and has toured internationally with her company.
Lastly, Eyana Carr is a British musician and singer-songwriter born in 1992. Her soulful and introspective music has garnered critical acclaim, and she has been celebrated for her powerful vocals and emotionally resonant lyrics.
While the name Eyana may be relatively new in the grand scheme of history, its diverse cultural roots and associations with beauty, nature, and strength have contributed to its growing popularity across various regions and communities.
People
Eyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eyana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 290 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eyana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,181,912 US residents.
Is Eyana a common name?
We classify Eyana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 294 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Eyana was 2010, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eyana is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eyana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.