Holding steady.
Popularity of Qianna since 1976
Babies named Qianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Qianna is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976 but never achieved widespread use. Its peak year was 1979, after which it declined and has remained uncommon. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never cracking the national rankings. It is most often chosen for girls, likely appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name. While no top states are associated due to its scarcity, the name reflects the trend of creating unique names through phonetic respelling.
Qianna first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, likely as a creative respelling of names such as Kiana (which itself may derive from Hawaiian or Persian roots) or as a feminine form of Qian. Its usage has remained rare, with no clear linguistic derivation. The name is considered a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Qi, Anna, Q
Sibling names for Qianna
Names that share Qianna's style, for a brother or sister.
