Tianna
Tianna is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Fairy queen or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Tianna is a modern English variation of Tiana, which originated as a short form of Tatiana or Christiana. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as a feminine given name with a soft, melodic sound. Today, it remains a familiar choice though it is moderately used.
Popularity in the United States
13,411 babies in the United States have been named Tianna since 1880. It ranks #1377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1453.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
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 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 401 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,430 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,719 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,124 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,015 |
| 2020-2029 | 659 |
Famous people named Tianna
- Tianna Bartoletta: Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Tianna Hawkins: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Tia, Tee, Titi
Fun facts
- Tianna evolved as a phonetic respelling of Tiana, adding a double 'n' to mirror names like Brianna and Gianna.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s.