Iyaan is an uncommon yet captivating given name of African origin, predominantly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. It translates to 'Mother's joy' in English, reflecting a profound sense of happiness and fulfillment. The name Iyaan is believed to be derived from the Yoruba words 'Iya', meaning mother, and 'An', signifying joy or happiness.
"The name Iyaan saw a steady increase in usage from 2017 to 2019, with the number of births peaking at 12 that year. However, there's been a slight decline since then, with 2022 seeing the fewest births at 6. Overall, there have been 55 babies named Iyaan from 2017 to 2023."