Qiana
Qiana is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Silky or smooth; inspired by the modern trademarked fabric Qiana.
Origin and history
Qiana is a modern American name popularized in the late 1960s and 1970s. It was originally created by DuPont in 1968 as a brand name for a silky nylon fabric, which subsequently inspired its use as a given name. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century and remains a rare, distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,622 babies in the United States have been named Qiana since 1880. It ranks #3449 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2055.
States where it is most popular
- IL (17.8 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- NY (12.5 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,261 |
| 1980-1990 | 781 |
| 1990-2000 | 300 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 84 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Fun facts
- The name was originally coined by the DuPont corporation in 1968 for a luxurious silk-like synthetic fabric.
- Qiana entered mainstream American naming charts in the 1970s following the marketing success of the textile.