Rising since 1986, #1,104 for girls today.
Popularity of Lianna since 1948
Babies named Lianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 521 |
| 1990s | 953 |
| 2000s | 1,443 |
| 2010s | 2,026 |
| 2020s | 1,208 |
Meaning & origin
Lianna is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1948. It is a modern respelling of Liana, itself a short form of longer names such as Juliana or Liliana. The double-n spelling, possibly influenced by names like Brianna and Diana, gained traction and has been steadily rising in usage since 1986. In 2025, Lianna ranked 1104 nationally, with approximately 1 in every 7441 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2020, reflecting a growing but still moderate popularity. The name is most common in New Jersey, Florida, and Maryland. Lianna's phonetic appeal and familiar ending have made it a choice for parents seeking a name that feels both melodic and modern.
Lianna is a modern English respelling of Liana, itself a shortened form of names ending in -liana, particularly Juliana (from Latin Julianus, 'belonging to Julius') and Liliana (a blend of Lily and Anna). The double-n spelling emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by names like Brianna and Diana. It has seen consistent use in the United States since the 1940s, gradually rising in popularity.
Where Lianna 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.
“Lianna” around the world
Where Lianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Anna, Lia, Lili
Sibling names for Lianna
Names that share Lianna's style, for a brother or sister.
