Holding steady.
Popularity of Syriana since 2005
Babies named Syriana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 239 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Syriana is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 2005, the same year as the release of the political thriller film 'Syriana'. The name reached its peak popularity in 2006, when it was given to approximately 5 baby girls per million, but it never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, with very few births recorded in subsequent years through 2025. The name is essentially a creative respelling or fusion of sounds from names like Sirena and Ciana, with no deep etymological roots. Despite its cinematic association, Syriana has not achieved widespread adoption and remains a rare, unconventional choice.
Syriana is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in 2005, coinciding with the release of the film 'Syriana'. The name may be a respelling of Sirena (an Italian and Spanish word for 'mermaid', from Latin Sirena 'siren') or a creative variation of names like Ciana or Siana. It has no historical or linguistic roots in any established naming tradition and is best classified as a modern invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Syri, Ana, Ria
Sibling names for Syriana
Names that share Syriana's style, for a brother or sister.
