Liana
Liana is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
To twine around, or derived from the tropical climbing vine.
Origin and history
Liana is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from 'liane', which refers to a tropical climbing vine. It can also function as a shortened form of names ending in -liana, such as Eliana, Juliana, or Liliana. The name has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, breaking into the top 500 female names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
20,666 babies in the United States have been named Liana since 1880. It ranks #1043 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #428.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- NY (15.5 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- NJ (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 155 |
| 1950-1960 | 367 |
| 1960-1970 | 637 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,130 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,737 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,491 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,802 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,005 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,331 |
Famous people named Liana
- Liana Liberato: Actress
- Liana Mesa: Athlete, Volleyball Player
Nicknames
Lia, Ana
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the word for woody, climbing vines found in tropical rainforests.
- Liana experienced a notable boost in usage in the 2020s, ascending into the top 500 US girl names.