Lyanna
How to say it: lee-AN-uh · /liˈænə/
Modern invented name popularized by Game of Thrones. Likely an elaboration of Liana or Leana; no ancient etymology.
Lyanna was the 219th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 305 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #209 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #219 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 305 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,025 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #209 |
| In France, 2025 | #31 among girls’ names, 220 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent years, Lyanna reached its height in the 2020s. Sitting at that high now, it should keep rising.
What goes with it
Gentle and flowing, the sound feels soft and natural. Lyla completes a stylish sister set.
Nicknames
- Ly
- Anna
- Lia
Honouring a Lyanna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lyanna is about 1 in 85.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #31 for girls in 2025.
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