
The short answer
Lyanna is a feminine name used in Literature. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Created by author George R. R." It ranked #877 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, created by author George R. R. The entry lists its usage as Literature.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lyanna ranked #877 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #877 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyanna mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lyanna a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: created by author George R.
Is Lyanna a popular name?
Lyanna ranked #877 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lyanna a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lyanna appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lyanna — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.