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Bianna

bee-AH-nah · Probably a modern respelling of Bianca or Anna, but definitive meaning is uncertain.

Peak popularity
2011
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Bianna since 1989

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

48121990200020102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s9
1990s35
2000s67
2010s32
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Bianna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, but it has shown consistent, if sparse, use. Its peak year was 2011, after which its frequency has remained stable, with no dramatic rise or fall. The name is likely a creative respelling blending elements of Bianca and Anna, following a trend of names ending in -anna. Given its recent coinage and lack of widespread use, Bianna has not been associated with any particular geographic region in the United States, and it has no recorded usage in top states. As a rare modern name, it carries a sense of uniqueness without a deep historical tradition.

Bianna is a contemporary coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989. It likely blends the sound of Bianca (Italian for 'white') or Anna (Hebrew for 'grace') with the popular -anna suffix. The name has seen modest, stable usage since the 2010s, with its peak year in 2011.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bee, Anna, Annie

Variants: Biana, Bianca, Brianna

Sibling names for Bianna

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

Sisters: Mia, Sophia, Ava, Isabella, Olivia

Brothers: Luca, Mason, Ethan, Noah, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Bianna mean?
Bianna is likely a modern respelling of Bianca or Anna, but its exact meaning is uncertain. It may be associated with 'white' (from Bianca) or 'grace' (from Anna).
How popular is the name Bianna?
Bianna is a rare name. As of 2025, it has not appeared in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak usage was in 2011, and it has maintained a stable but low level of use since then.
Is Bianna a girl's name?
Yes, Bianna is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data.