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Jiana

jee-AH-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern variant of names like Diana or a respelling of Jannah.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,067
Babies named in 2025
53
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 30,326 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #3,067 for girls today.

Popularity of Jiana since 1978

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

275582198020002020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s10
1980s18
1990s149
2000s335
2010s419
2020s409

Meaning & origin

Jiana is a modern name first recorded in U.S. data in 1978, but it saw its peak popularity in 2021. As of 2025, it ranks 3,067 with about 1 in every 30,326 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2021. Geographically, the name has found particular favor in New Jersey, Florida, and Texas. The etymology remains uncertain, but the name may be a creative variation of Diana or a respelling of Jannah. Parents drawn to Jiana often appreciate its melodic sound and contemporary feel, while its relative rarity allows for a distinctive choice without being unfamiliar.

Jiana is a modern coinage, likely emerging as a phonetic variant of names such as Diana or a creative respelling of the Arabic name Jannah, meaning 'garden' or 'paradise.' Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1978. The name has gained some traction in the 21st century, particularly in states like New Jersey, Florida, and Texas.

Where Jiana is most popular

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

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Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jia, Ana, J

Variants: Jianna, Jannah, Diana

Sibling names for Jiana

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

Sisters: Maya, Lila, Sofia, Aria, Nova

Brothers: Elian, Mateo, Kai, Leo, Zane, Jiaire

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jiana mean?
The meaning is uncertain; it may be a modern variant of Diana ('divine') or a creative spelling of Jannah, an Arabic word for 'garden' or 'paradise.'
How popular is the name Jiana?
As of 2025, Jiana ranked 3,067 in U.S. births, with approximately 1 in 30,326 baby girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2021.
Is Jiana a boy or girl name?
Jiana is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.