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Cionna

see-AH-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Ciara or a modern respelling of Siobhán or Shawna.

2025 rank (girls)
#11,932
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2007
2025 frequency
1 in 229,610 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.

Popularity of Cionna since 1992

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

51015200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s23
2000s79
2010s49
2020s12

Meaning & origin

Cionna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, during a period when creatively respelled Irish names were gaining popularity. It peaked in 2007 at its highest usage, then declined before beginning a steady rise again in 2022. In 2025, it ranked 11,932 with a frequency of 1 in 229,610 births. Although its origins are uncertain, Cionna likely draws from Irish feminine names like Ciara or Siobhán, reimagined with a modern spelling. It has never been among the top 1,000 names but has enjoyed consistent niche use, particularly in the 2000s decade. No top states are associated with its usage, suggesting a broad but low-level presence across the country.

Cionna first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, likely as a modern respelling of Irish names such as Ciara or Siobhán. Its rise and fall in popularity mirror that of other creatively spelled names from the 1990s and 2000s. The name has no established meaning outside of its possible Irish roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: CiCi, Cia, Cee

Variants: Ciona, Cianna, Keonna

Sibling names for Cionna

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

Sisters: Mya, Alana, Nia, Kira, Siena

Brothers: Caden, Jayden, Ethan, Liam, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of the name Cionna?
Cionna is of uncertain origin; it may be a variant of Irish names like Ciara or Siobhán, but its meaning is not well-attested.
Is Cionna a popular name?
As of 2025, Cionna ranks 11,932 in the U.S., given to approximately 1 in 229,610 newborn girls. It peaked in popularity in 2007.
Is Cionna a girl name or a boy name?
Cionna is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data.