Gender: Female
Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Yoruba name meaning 'mother' or 'origin'
Pronunciation: EE-yah, /ˈiːjɑː/, AY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #23,225
Derived from the Yoruba language, Iya means 'mother' or 'origin'. It is a term of endearment and respect for a female figure who is nurturing and caring.
The name Iya is of Yoruba origin and means Yoruba name meaning 'mother' or 'origin', symbolizing nurturance and care.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Iya is commonly found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EE-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈiːjɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AY AY AH
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Iya is recorded 1,692 times globally, ranking it as the 23,225th most common name worldwide.
Iya is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 367 occurrences, making it the 2,536th most popular name in the country.
In Cameroon, the name Iya is found among 1 in every 1306 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #2,536 | 1 : 3,160 |
| Cameroon | #825 | 1 : 1,306 |
| Saudi Arabia | #17,653 | 1 : 24,304 |
| Russia | #4,314 | 1 : 3,912 |
| Philippines | #1,297 | 1 : 2,698 |
| United States of America | #18,798 | 1 : 20,794 |
| Malaysia | #12,616 | 1 : 26,192 |
| Algeria | #12,873 | 1 : 22,550 |
| Kuwait | #8,487 | 1 : 15,466 |
| France | #20,260 | 1 : 33,435 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Iya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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