Alyanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alyanna is a modern English name combining elements from 'Aly' and 'Anna', meaning graceful. Its language evolution includes historical forms like Aly and Anna. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed positively in modern culture, though it lacks biblical roots.
The name Alyanna is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alyanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alyanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19434th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3088th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2104th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alyanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alyanna"
Pronunciation
/əˈljænə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Alyanna is a modern creation derived from the combination of the names 'Aly' and 'Anna', both of which have roots in various languages. 'Aly' can be seen as a variant of 'Alice' or 'Alison', while 'Anna' is of Hebrew origin meaning 'grace'.
Meaning
graceful
Language Evolution
Aly, Ally, Anna
Historical Usage
Alyanna gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern feminine name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Aly, Ally, Anna, Alyana
Modern Popularity & Image
Alyanna is generally perceived as a modern and feminine name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Alyanna S. R. M. M. R. H. A., Alyanna P. J. L. A. M.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alyanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alyanna"
"Alyanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19434th of 27321 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3088th of 35406 | 809 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2104th of 30306 | 1,089 |
Regional Popularity of "Alyanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alyanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
82.91% 3799th/4582 |
51.78% 2674th/5164 |
38.86% 2842nd/7313 |
31.88% 2379th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.34% 2603rd/3984 |
55.29% 2481st/4487 |
28.35% 1934th/6822 |
25.84% 1622nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alyanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alyanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.