Iyanla
Girl nameIyanla has been given to 245 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 1999.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
245
Peak year
1999 (49 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1998
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Iyanla — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Iyanla.
Sibling name ideas for Iyanla
Same era and popularity as Iyanla, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Iyanla?
Iyanla has been given to 245 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Iyanla peak?
Iyanla peaked in 1999, when 49 babies were given the name.
Is Iyanla a girl or boy name?
Iyanla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Iyanla are girls).
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