MallowbyNames

Ciana

kee-AH-nuh · Derived from the Irish name Ciana, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,459
Babies named in 2025
44
Peak popularity
2008
2025 frequency
1 in 36,529 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2007

Declining since 2007, #3,459 for girls today.

Popularity of Ciana since 1977

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

4998147198020002020Most births 2008Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s22
1980s120
1990s502
2000s1,011
2010s612
2020s337

Meaning & origin

Ciana is a relatively rare Irish name in the United States, first recorded in 1977. Its peak popularity came in 2008, though it has been declining since 2007. In 2025, it ranked 3459th, with an incidence of about 1 in 36,529 births. The name is most common in Florida, California, and Texas, reflecting its modest but steady presence among Irish-inspired names.

Ciana is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word 'cian' meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It is related to the masculine name Cian. Though less common than names like Ciara, it has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly in states with Irish heritage.

Where Ciana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Ciana” around the world

Where Ciana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: CiCi, Ana

Variants: Kiana, Cianna, Keana

Sibling names for Ciana

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

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ciana mean?
Ciana is derived from the Irish word 'cian', meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'.
How popular is the name Ciana?
As of 2025, Ciana ranked 3459th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 36,529 newborns given the name.
Is Ciana a boy or girl name?
Ciana is primarily a girl's name.