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Jiyana

jee-YAH-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of names like Jiana or Giana.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,546
Babies named in 2025
30
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 53,576 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2019

Rising since 2019, #4,546 for girls today.

Popularity of Jiyana since 2016

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

1020302020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s41
2020s121

Meaning & origin

Jiyana is a modern addition to the U.S. naming landscape, first recorded in 2016 and rising in usage since 2019. As of 2025, it ranks 4,546 with approximately 1 in 53,576 newborn girls receiving the name, and its peak year to date is 2025. The name is most commonly given in California. As a recent coinage, Jiyana lacks a traditional etymology or historical roots, making it a fresh, distinctive choice for parents drawn to contemporary-sounding names. Its melodic quality and similarity to popular names like Jiana and Giana may contribute to its gradual ascent.

Jiyana first appeared in U.S. records in 2016 and is likely a modern coinage, perhaps blending elements of names like Jiana (an Italian short form of Giovanna) with a fashionable suffix. It may also be a respelling of similar-sounding names. There is no established historical or linguistic derivation.

Where Jiyana is most popular

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

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jiya, Ana, Jiji

Sibling names for Jiyana

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

Sisters: Maya, Alina, Sofia, Kaiya, Liana

Brothers: Kai, Eli, Noah, Liam, Jayden

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jiyana mean?
The meaning of Jiyana is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name or a creative variant of existing names.
How popular is the name Jiyana?
Jiyana first appeared in U.S. records in 2016. As of 2025, it ranks 4,546 and is given to about 1 in 53,576 newborns, making it a very rare name.
Is Jiyana a boy or girl name?
Jiyana is almost exclusively used for girls.