Zyanna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Suzanna.
Name Census estimates that about 767 living Americans carry the first name Zyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zyanna today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyanna births was 2017 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyanna. 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
767
~ 1 in 446,877 Americans
Peak year
2017
51 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,456
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Zyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyanna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 378 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zyanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyanna 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 Zyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zyannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Zyanna, while New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyanna
The name Zyanna is a modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, and its emergence appears to be a creative combination of sounds and letters rather than derived from an existing word or name.
While the name Zyanna is relatively new and lacks a long historical lineage, it shares similarities with names from various cultures and languages. The "Zy" sound at the beginning of the name is reminiscent of the Greek letter "Zeta," which has been used in names like Zyta and Zyranna. The "ann" ending is common in English and French names, such as Ann, Anne, and Annette.
Due to its modern nature, there are no known historical references to the name Zyanna in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, as the name has gained popularity in recent decades, a few notable individuals have borne this name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Zyanna was in the late 20th century. Zyanna Fryer (born in 1988) is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another individual with the name Zyanna is Zyanna Sumler (born in 2002), an American gymnast who has competed at the national level.
Zyanna Velazquez (born in 2000) is a Mexican-American singer and actress known for her roles in television shows and movies.
Zyanna Carico (born in 1997) is an American beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Oklahoma Teen USA title in 2015.
Zyanna Munoz (born in 2005) is a young American actress who has appeared in several television shows and films.
While the name Zyanna is relatively new and lacks a deep historical background, it has gained popularity in recent years and has been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, contributing to its unique and modern appeal.
People
Zyanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 767 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyanna 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 446,877 US residents.
Is Zyanna a common name?
We classify Zyanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 774 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyanna was 2017, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyanna is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyanna 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.