MallowbyNames

Quianna

kee-AH-nah · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1999

Declining since 1999.

Popularity of Quianna since 1975

Babies named Quianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

163349198020002020Most births 1998Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s80
1980s262
1990s301
2000s196
2010s42
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Quianna is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1975. It is most likely a creative combination of the trendy Qu- prefix (seen in names like Quiana and Quinn) and the popular -anna ending. The name never reached the top 1,000 rankings, but it saw its highest usage in 1998, its peak year. Since then, it has followed a steady decline. At its peak, fewer than 1 in 1,000 newborn girls received the name, reflecting its niche appeal. Unlike many names of its era, Quianna has not seen a revival. It remains a distinctive choice, particularly associated with late 20th-century naming trends.

Quianna is a modern invented name, probably formed by blending the popular prefix Qu- (as in Quiana or Quinn) with the suffix -anna or simply as a variant of Quiana. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975 and saw modest use, peaking in 1998. Its usage has declined since the late 1990s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Qui, Anna

Variants: Quiana

Sibling names for Quianna

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Quianna mean?
The meaning of Quianna is uncertain. It is considered a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Quiana or a blend of sounds.
How popular is the name Quianna?
Quianna has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. It peaked in 1998 and has declined since 1999.
Is Quianna a boy or girl name?
Quianna is used almost exclusively for girls.