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Miana

mee-AH-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage inspired by names like Mila and Ana, or a variant of Miana meaning 'mine' in some Romance languages.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,491
Babies named in 2025
14
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 114,805 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1993

Rising since 1993, #7,491 for girls today.

Popularity of Miana since 1990

Babies named Miana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Miana's real moment was 2024.

1020301990200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s132
2000s234
2010s189
2020s108

Meaning & origin

Miana is a modern girl's name first recorded in the United States in 1990. It has experienced a steady rise in usage since 1993, reaching its peak rank of 7,491 in 2025, with about 1 in every 114,805 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name's origins are uncertain, but it likely emerged as a creative combination of fashionable sounds from names like Mia and Ana. Despite its relatively low popularity, Miana has carved out a niche as a distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic, feminine name without strong ties to any particular culture or language. Its trajectory of gradual growth suggests it may continue to gain modest traction, though it remains far from common.

Miana first appeared in the United States in the 1990s, likely as a creative blend of sounds from popular names such as Mia, Ana, and Liana. Its usage has steadily risen since 1993, though it remains relatively rare. There is no clear historical or linguistic derivation, so it is best classified as a modern invented name with no established meaning in a source language.

Miana” around the world

Where Miana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mia, Ana, Mimi

Variants: Mianna, Myana

Sibling names for Miana

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Miana mean?
The meaning of Miana is unclear. It is often considered a modern invented name, possibly derived from elements of names like Mia and Ana, but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Miana?
As of the most recent data, Miana ranked 7,491 in popularity in 2025, meaning approximately 1 in every 114,805 baby girls was named Miana that year. Its popularity has been rising since the early 1990s.
Is Miana a boy or girl name?
Miana is overwhelmingly used as a girl's name in the United States.