Total births
768
Girls' name · since 1970
Iana
768 babies named Iana in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4413
- among girls today
- 768
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Iana currently ranks #4413 among girls' names in America, with 768 babies recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Iana recorded 768 times among girls since 1970, holding rank #4413 nationally today, ahead of 75% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #4413 among girls today
- 768 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Iana is currently the #4413 girls' name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 768 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4413
- among girls today
- 768
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Iana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4413
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Iana was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
59 babies were named Iana in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Iana compares
768 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Iana's all-time total is 101% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Iana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 768 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 48 | 19,840 |
Iana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Iana's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Iana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,413
Active since
1970
Iana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Iana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Iana's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Iana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 64
1980s
64 births
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
178 births
- 2020s
2020s
152 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 233 births (30% of all-time use).
How Iana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Iana's total volume
Iana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Iana by state
Where Iana concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 20 | 2.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 12 | 1.6% |
California share of Iana's total US births 3.0%
Even split
23 of 768 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iana? ▼
Iana has been given to 768 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4413 as of the latest data. 59 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Iana most popular? ▼
Iana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Iana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iana are California (23 births), Texas (22 births), Florida (20 births).
How long has the name Iana been used? ▼
Records for Iana go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Iana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ianna, Ian, Iantha, Ianthe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Iana's data
- Iana's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (233 total births) through the 2020s (152) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ianas (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Iana
Nearby Names Like Iana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iana
Ianna Girl
#4429 1,121 births
Ian Girl
#11238 815 births
Iantha Girl
511 births
Ianthe Girl
47 births
Ianthia Girl
11 births
Compare Iana side by side: Iana vs Ianna Iana vs Ian Iana vs Iantha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Iana: #4413 Girls' Name - 768 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Iana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.