Lyan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 108 babies have been named Lyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,079 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,079
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Also a Boy Name
Lyan is also used as a boy name, ranked #2755.
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About the Name Lyan
Lyan is a girl name .
Is Lyan a boy or girl name? Lyan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,079 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,755. Lyan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lyan is currently ranked #12,079 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lyan include Lyanna, Lya, Lyana, Lyanni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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