Declining since 2012, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Cariana since 1993
Babies named Cariana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Cariana is a modern, invented feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1993. It likely originated as a creative combination of Cara and Anna, or as a respelling of Kariana, a style popular in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak rank in 2011, when it was given to the most babies in a single year, and has since declined steadily. Despite its relative rarity, Cariana continues to be used, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 girls receiving the name in 2025. Its sound aligns with the popular -iana suffix trend, placing it among names like Ariana and Eliana. No specific top states were recorded for Cariana, reflecting its low overall usage. As a modern coinage without deep historical roots, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Cariana first appears in U.S. records in 1993. It is likely a modern coined name, combining sounds from Cara (from Italian 'cara' meaning 'beloved') and Anna (from Hebrew 'ḥannāh' meaning 'favor, grace'), or a respelling of Kariana, itself a modern invention. No traditional etymology predates the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cari, Riana, Ana
Sibling names for Cariana
Names that share Cariana's style, for a brother or sister.
