Declining since 2012, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Audreyana since 1989
Babies named Audreyana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Audreyana is a modern compound name that emerged in the late 1980s, first recorded in 1989. It combines the enduring classic Audrey with the vowel-rich suffix -ana, a pattern seen in names like Brianna and Ariana. The name reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2012, when it was given to roughly 1 in 321,453 girls. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting the broader trend away from inventive compound names in recent years. Despite its rarity, Audreyana offers a melodic and distinctive choice that bridges traditional and contemporary naming styles.
Audreyana is a modern blend of the established name Audrey, from the Anglo-Saxon Æþelþryð meaning "noble strength," and the suffix -ana, a variant of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace"). This type of compound name became fashionable in late 20th-century America, where parents combined familiar elements to create distinctive new names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Audrey, Anna, Drey, Ana
Variants: Audriana, Audrianna, Audreyanna
Sibling names for Audreyana
Names that share Audreyana's style, for a brother or sister.
