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Tiyanna

tee-YAH-nah · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of 'Tia' and 'Anna' or a variant of Tiana.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2005
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2004

Declining since 2004, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Tiyanna since 1979

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

142943198020002020Most births 2005Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s20
1990s249
2000s367
2010s154
2020s34

Meaning & origin

Tiyanna is a modern American name that first appeared in official records in 1979. Its popularity grew steadily, reaching a peak in 2005, but has since declined. In 2025, it ranked 10,917, with approximately 1 in 200,908 newborn girls given the name. The name's lack of top states suggests widespread but low-level usage across the country. Its etymology is uncertain, likely a creative blend of the fashionable elements 'Ti-' and '-anna', fitting a pattern of invented names from the late 20th century. While not tied to a specific cultural tradition, Tiyanna belongs to the broader category of melodic, feminine names that emerged during the 1990s and 2000s.

Tiyanna is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the name 'Tia' (often a short form of names like LaTia or a standalone name) with the popular suffix '-anna' from names like Anna or Brianna. It emerged in the late 20th century, with its first recorded use in the United States in 1979, and saw a peak in popularity in 2005.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ti, Tia, Anna

Variants: Tiana, Tiayana, Tiyana

Sibling names for Tiyanna

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tiyanna mean?
The meaning of Tiyanna is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name combining elements like 'Tia' and 'Anna', or a variant of Tiana.
Is Tiyanna a popular name?
Tiyanna is rare; in the latest year (2025), it ranked 10,917 in the U.S., meaning about 1 in 200,908 newborn girls received the name.
Is Tiyanna a girl's name?
Yes, Tiyanna is almost exclusively used as a girl's name, per U.S. Social Security data.