MallowbyNames

Biana

bee-AH-nuh · Of uncertain origin; may be a modern invented name or a variant of Bianca or Ana.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Biana since 1984

Babies named Biana per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49131990200020102020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s39
1990s72
2000s70
2010s30
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Biana is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984. Its usage peaked in 1992, but it has never entered the top 1000, consistently remaining a unique choice. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a creative respelling of Bianca or an invented combination. Biana has been given to fewer than 5 babies per year in recent decades, maintaining a stable trajectory. While no top states are associated, its rarity makes it a distinctive option. The name has no recorded famous bearers and is primarily used in English-speaking countries, reflecting contemporary naming trends rather than historical roots.

Biana is a relatively modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1984. It may be a creative variant of Bianca or a blend of Bianca and Ana, or perhaps a respelling of the Irish name Bianaid. Its usage has remained rare and stable, with a peak in 1992. The name has no clear historical or linguistic roots outside of contemporary naming trends.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bee, Bibi, Ana

Variants: Bianca

Sibling names for Biana

Names that share Biana's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aria, Kiana, Maya, Siena, Zara

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Luca, Owen

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Biana mean?
The meaning of Biana is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Bianca, which means 'white' in Italian. Some sources suggest it could be a form of the Irish name Bianaid, meaning 'little white one'.
How popular is the name Biana?
Biana is a very rare name. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and reached its peak rank in 1992. As of the latest data (2025), it has remained consistently rare, with fewer than 5 births per year and no rank in the top 1000.
Is Biana a boy or girl name?
Biana is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. The name is derived from feminine forms such as Bianca or Ana.