MallowbyNames

Keriana

keh-ree-AH-nuh · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name combining elements of Keria or Keri with the popular suffix -ana.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Keriana since 1996

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

51116200020102020Most births 2009Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s11
2000s86
2010s61
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Keriana is a modern feminine name first recorded in U.S. data in 1996. It has never appeared in the top 1,000, remaining a rare choice. The name's peak year was 2010, and its trajectory since then has been stable, with very few annual births. As an invented name, Keriana does not carry a traditional meaning or etymology. Its formation follows a common pattern of combining a short, familiar element like Keri with the melodic suffix -ana, akin to names like Ariana or Mariana. Keriana is exclusively used for girls and has no recorded usage in any state's top names, reflecting its niche appeal.

Keriana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. It is almost certainly a modern coinage, formed by blending the name Keri (itself a variant of Kerry or a short form of Katherine) with the fashionable feminine suffix -ana. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, reflecting its rarity. It saw a modest peak in 2010 but has remained consistently uncommon.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Keri, Riana, Ana

Sibling names for Keriana

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keriana mean?
Keriana is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It likely combines the name Keri (a form of Kerry or Katherine) with the popular suffix -ana, a pattern seen in many contemporary feminine names.
How popular is Keriana?
Keriana has never appeared in the U.S. top 1,000 names. It first appeared in 1996 and reached its highest usage in 2010, but remains very rare.
Is Keriana a girl's name?
Yes, Keriana is used exclusively for girls.