Declining since 2020, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Niana since 1992
Babies named Niana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Niana is a modern, rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a creative coinage blending a trendy '-ana' ending with the initial 'N-' sound. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names; its peak usage occurred in 2019, and since 2020 its trajectory has been falling. As one of the least common used names, Niana offers a unique option for parents seeking a melodic, contemporary-sounding name without a strong cultural or historical background. Its approximate yearly incidence is 1 in 178,585 births, making it an extremely rare choice in the United States.
Niana first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and is likely a modern coinage, combining a fashionable '-ana' suffix with the initial 'N-' sound. It may have been influenced by names such as Diana, Liana, or Briana. Since 1992, usage has been sporadic and never reached high popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nia, Ana, Nini
Sibling names for Niana
Names that share Niana's style, for a brother or sister.
