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Iyanla

A variant of the Irish name Declan, meaning 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'. It suggests a person with a kind soul and a grounded, spiritual nature who brings a sense of peace and reliability to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births245
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2000
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1999
Most recent2000
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

AL — 25%NY — 25%FL — 25%GA — 25%AK — 0%

Notable People

Declan Rice (Professional Footballer) · Declan Donnelly (Television Presenter) · Declan McKenna (Singer-songwriter) · Declan Bennett (Actor and Musician) · Declan O'Rourke (Folk Singer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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