Iya
Girl nameIya has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It peaked in 2015. In 2025, about 1 in 114,805 girls was named Iya.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
412
Peak year
2015 (23 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1991
10-year trend
▼ -39%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Iya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Iya.
Sibling name ideas for Iya
Same era and popularity as Iya, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Iya?
Iya has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Iya peak?
Iya peaked in 2015, when 23 babies were given the name.
Is Iya a girl or boy name?
Iya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Iya are girls).
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