Lyanna
Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lyanna: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1978.
Lyanna is a modern name with roots in both English and Cornish traditions, often considered a blend of Lily and Anna, or a variant of Liana, which derives from the Latin *lilium* meaning “lily” or from the French *liane* for a climbing vine. The name gained global recognition through Lyanna Stark, the beloved fictional character from George R.R. Martin’s *A Song of Ice and Fire* series, whose tragic story captivated millions in the books and television adaptation *Game of Thrones*. While no major places bear the name directly, its floral associations echo the etymology of countless towns named Lillian or Lily. In Scotland, Lyanna has seen sporadic use since the early 2000s, rising alongside fantasy-inspired naming trends, though it remains far less common than classic variants like Leanna or Liana.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19784 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #6504 babies
- Total births
- 11since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y