Rising since 1985, #385 for girls today.
Popularity of Liana since 1929
Babies named Liana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 155 |
| 1950s | 367 |
| 1960s | 637 |
| 1970s | 1,130 |
| 1980s | 1,737 |
| 1990s | 2,491 |
| 2000s | 3,802 |
| 2010s | 6,005 |
| 2020s | 4,331 |
Meaning & origin
Liana has been in use since at least 1929, though it remained relatively uncommon for decades. The name's modern surge began around 1985, and in 2025 it reached rank 385, a clear peak year for the name. That year, roughly 1 in 2,007 girls were named Liana. Geographically, the name resonates most strongly in Hawaii, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Liana's appeal likely lies in its natural imagery (the climbing vine) and its melodic, international sound. The name's trajectory continues upward, suggesting it will remain a popular choice for parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive.
Liana likely originates as a feminine given name from the botanical term 'liana,' a type of climbing vine found in tropical forests, which derives from French liane, a variant of lier 'to bind,' from Latin ligare. Alternatively, it emerged as a diminutive of names ending in -liana, such as Juliana (from Roman family name Julius) or Eliana (from Hebrew Eli 'my God'). The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often chosen for its nature-inspired, graceful sound.
Where Liana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Liana” around the world
Where Liana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
200
babies in 2024
Ireland
10
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
#98
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lia, Ana, Lee, Lili
Sibling names for Liana
Names that share Liana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sophia, Maya, Isla, Aria, Elena, Aliana, Vianna, Jayanna, Lanae, Leonna, Luanna, Merari, Qiana, Rianna, Sabella, Alliana, Allora, Calissa, Dalina, Dannia, Demaria, Elenna, Eleyna, Eliani, Erionna, Ianna, Iriana, Jaiana, Kaniah, Kayliana, Kelise, Kiaira, Lania, Malana, Malasia, Maresa, Marinna, Miana, Miyana, Myana, Naryah, Niyana, Queena, Saleena, Siona, Talissa, Tayana, Alianny, Aliena, Allannah, Alonah, Alyria, Annaya, Aviyanna, Caliana, Caliya, Chiana, Ciena, Coriana, Cyana, Cyann, Delania, Delanna, Deyana, Elania, Elienai, Eriona, Illyanna, Ivianna, Jahanna, Janaia, Jaylanni, Kalah, Kanaya, Kayana, Labrea, Malania, Mayana, Meleena, Miani, Milanna, Naleah, Osmara, Riyana, Seryna, Syriana, Talana, Teriana, Allona, Daneli, Diasia, Lakina, Livianna, Monai, Naliya, Vianny, Abrish, Ainoah, Alonnah, Amariona, Anahli, Bitania, Carinna, Chalisa, Daianna, Dayane, Dezaria, Elany, Elliona, Falana, Iasha, Ilany, Irelia, Jamina, Jiyana, Kameo, Kayleana, Keriana, Koriana, Lamyra, Lianni, Lineth, Livana, Mairany, Malyna, Masina, Meleane, Miriya, Nalea, Nianna, Nyonna, Olanna, Relena, Salisa, Serenah, Serrena, Solyana, Sorina, Suriah, Tianne, Xalori, Yania, Yanin, Zalena, Zelaya, Zemora
Brothers: Liam, Noah, Ethan, Luca, Julian, Jadiel, Derian, Javari, Riaan, Leondre, Varian, Yareth, Yasiel, Ziyan, Elion, Jarian, Kaivon, Lahiam, Lamel, Leanthony, Lejon, Leomar, Romone, Virlan, Nisaiah, Azarian, Jamiri, Larico, Luian, Nyzier, Raden, Ramelo, Tavari
Names like Liana
Names whose popularity has moved with Liana's over the last 50 years.
