Violet flower or mother
Iya is a name with multiple etymological roots. In Russian, it is a diminutive of Evdokiya or a standalone name derived from the Greek word for the violet flower. In various African languages, particularly Yoruba, it translates to 'mother', signifying respect and maternal strength.
Filipino-Australian television presenter and actress
Russian stage and film actress
Soviet film actress honored as a People's Artist of the USSR
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).