Lyann
Lyann is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,881 in the US, popular nicknames include Lya, Lyy, and Lyaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lyann first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 286 babies have been named Lyann in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyann is past its peak , currently ranked #64,881 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,881
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Lyann is also used as a boy name, ranked #32901.
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About the Name Lyann
Lyann is a girl name .
Is Lyann a boy or girl name? Lyann is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,881 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,901. Lyann is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lyann is currently ranked #64,881 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyann include Lya, Lyy, and Lyaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lyann include Lyanna, Lyana, Lyanni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis