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Iya
GirlMeaning of Iya: Yoruba: 'mother'
Iya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Yoruba naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7190th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7190
14 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
412
First recorded 1991 · peak 2015
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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