Gyanna
A feminine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Gyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gyanna today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gyanna births was 2007 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gyanna. 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
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2007
18 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,412
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Gyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gyanna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Gyanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gyanna 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 Gyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gyannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gyanna
The name Gyanna has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gyan," which means knowledge or wisdom. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the areas around the Indus Valley Civilization.
Gyanna is closely associated with Hindu mythology and sacred texts. In the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical texts dating back to the 8th century BCE, the concept of "gyan" or knowledge is central to the teachings on self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. The name Gyanna may have been used to honor individuals who were considered wise or knowledgeable in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gyanna can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed around the 8th century BCE. In the text, there is a character named Gyanna, who is described as a wise and learned sage. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the epic period of ancient Indian history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Gyanna. One of the most famous was Gyanna Devi (1245-1320), a renowned poet and mystic from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. Her poetic works, which often explored spiritual themes, are still studied and celebrated today.
Another influential figure was Gyanna Prasad Mukherjee (1801-1886), a Bengali scholar and social reformer. He was a pioneer in the field of education and played a significant role in establishing modern education systems in India during the 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Gyanna Ranjan Das (1885-1958) was a celebrated Bengali writer and poet. His works were instrumental in reviving the literary traditions of Bengal and exploring themes of social justice and human rights.
Gyanna Narayana Mukherjee (1920-2004) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. He was widely respected for his mastery of the art form and his contributions to preserving and promoting Indian classical music.
Lastly, Gyanna Dhar Gautama (1919-2002) was a prominent Nepalese writer and translator. He was instrumental in translating many literary works from Sanskrit and other languages into Nepali, helping to preserve and disseminate Nepal's rich cultural heritage.
People
Gyanna + last name combinations
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gyanna 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Gyanna a common name?
We classify Gyanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Gyanna was 2007, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gyanna is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gyanna 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.