Declining since 2006, #2,691 for girls today.
Popularity of Cianna since 1981
Babies named Cianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 411 |
| 2000s | 1,288 |
| 2010s | 796 |
| 2020s | 426 |
Meaning & origin
Cianna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, a modern invention that likely draws from the Irish name Cian or the Italian Gianna. Its sound aligns with trendier names of the time, such as Sienna and Kiana. The name reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking 2691, but has been steadily declining since then, with 2025 data showing a rank of 2691 and an incidence of 1 in every 25,114 girls. Its highest concentration of use has been in Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas. While never widely common, Cianna remains a distinctive choice that feels both contemporary and soft.
Cianna first appeared in the United States in 1981, likely as a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Cian (Irish, meaning 'ancient') or Gianna (Italian, meaning 'God is gracious'). It may also have been influenced by the similar-sounding name Sienna. The name gained modest popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2006 at rank 2691, with usage concentrated in states like Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas.
Where Cianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cianna” around the world
Where Cianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cici, Anna, Cia
Sibling names for Cianna
Names that share Cianna's style, for a brother or sister.
