Will my child share the name Lyanna with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Lyanna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lyanna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lyanna becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lyanna is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 83 places over the last five years to #1230 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Lyanna popular in the US as well as the UK?

Lyanna is more popular in the US (#957) than in the UK (#1230). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Lyanna a popular baby name in the United States?

Lyanna ranks #957 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1230

Lyanna

Lyanna is a distinctive choice, ranked #1230 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lyanna in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1230

US Rank #957

About the Name Lyanna

Lyanna has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1230. The name has climbed 83 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2008.

Lyanna is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #957, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.