Eyonna
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly a creative spelling variation.
Name Census estimates that about 88 living Americans carry the first name Eyonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eyonna today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eyonna births was 2004 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eyonna. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eyonna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
88
~ 1 in 3,894,936 Americans
Peak year
2004
11 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,014
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Eyonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eyonna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyonna 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 Eyonna 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 Eyonna
The name Eyonna traces its roots to the ancient Semitic language of Aramaic, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 1st millennium BC. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "ayin," meaning "eye," and the suffix "-onna," which signifies endearment or affection. This combination suggests that Eyonna may have been used as a term of endearment, possibly referring to someone with captivating or expressive eyes.
In its earliest form, the name appeared as "Aynuna" in ancient Aramaic inscriptions found in the region of modern-day Syria and Iraq. As the Aramaic language spread across the Middle East and beyond, the name likely evolved and became adapted into various regional dialects and cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 6th century AD, where a Christian nun named Eyonna is mentioned in the writings of the Syriac theologian and philosopher, Jacob of Serugh. This historical reference suggests that the name may have been in use among certain Christian communities in the region during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Eyonna has been carried by several notable individuals. In the 12th century, Eyonna of Saxony was a German noblewoman and abbess of the Quedlinburg Abbey, renowned for her patronage of the arts and literature. Another prominent figure was Eyonna of Bohemia, a 14th-century princess and daughter of King John of Bohemia, who played a significant role in the political affairs of Central Europe during her lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Eyonna was the name of a character in the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1596. This literary reference further attests to the name's usage and recognition during the Renaissance period.
Another notable Eyonna was a 17th-century Dutch painter and engraver, Eyonna van der Velde, who gained recognition for her intricate still-life compositions and portraiture.
In the 19th century, Eyonna Elise Duval was a French novelist and playwright, known for her works that explored themes of social justice and women's rights.
While the name Eyonna may have fallen into relative obscurity in recent times, its rich historical tapestry spans centuries and cultures, carrying echoes of endearment, artistic expression, and cultural significance.
People
Eyonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eyonna 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
Eyonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eyonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 88 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eyonna 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 3,894,936 US residents.
Is Eyonna a common name?
We classify Eyonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eyonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Eyonna was 2004, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eyonna is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eyonna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eyonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eyonna 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.
Is Eyonna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eyonna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eyonna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Eyonna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.