Holding steady.
Popularity of Shiana since 1982
Babies named Shiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shiana is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1982. It reached its highest point of use in 1999, which remains its peak year. While it has never cracked the top 1000, the name has maintained a stable but low level of usage through the 2000s and into the 2020s. Its creation fits the pattern of respelling and elaborating on established names like Shawna or Sienna, giving it a soft, melodic sound. Parents who choose Shiana today are often drawn to its uniqueness and gentle phonetic rhythm.
Shiana likely emerged as a modern American coinage, possibly a variant of Shana (itself a respelling of Shawna) or an elaboration of names like Sienna. It has been in use since the early 1980s, with a peak in 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shi, Ana, Shy
Sibling names for Shiana
Names that share Shiana's style, for a brother or sister.
