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Lyan
UnisexMeaning of Lyan: American: 'modern variant of Leon or Ryan'
Lyan is a unisex name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2358th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2358
57 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
747
First recorded 1992 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
85% boys · 15% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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