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.
About 14 girls were named Iya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Filipino-Australian television presenter and actress
Russian stage and film actress
Soviet film actress honored as a People's Artist of the USSR
