MallowbyNames

Ziana

zee-AH-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Ziana or derived from the Persian word for 'beautiful' or 'light'

2025 rank (girls)
#5,410
Babies named in 2025
23
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 69,881 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #5,410 for girls today.

Popularity of Ziana since 1994

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

122436200020102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s32
2000s161
2010s227
2020s170

Meaning & origin

Ziana is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1994, reflecting a period when creative and melodic Z-starting names gained traction. By 2021 it reached its peak popularity, but its trajectory has been falling since 2022. It remains a rare choice, given to about 1 in 69,881 newborns in 2025 and ranking 5,410th. The name has a distinct contemporary feel and is most common in Texas. Its sound aligns with names like Zara and Aria, and its meaning remains open to interpretation given its recent coinage.

Ziana is a modern invented name, likely a blend of sounds from names like Zara and Ana, or a respelling of names like Xiana. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and has no established historical root. Its rising use in the early 2000s reflects a broader trend of creative, feminine-sounding names beginning with Z.

Where Ziana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Ziana” around the world

Where Ziana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Zia, Zi, Ana

Variants: Xiana, Zianna, Zyana

Sibling names for Ziana

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

Sisters: Zara, Maya, Lila, Aria, Nova

Brothers: Zane, Ezra, Milo, Kai, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ziana mean?
The exact meaning of Ziana is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or possibly derived from Persian or Arabic roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'light', but no single meaning is well-attested.
How popular is the name Ziana currently?
As of 2025, Ziana ranks 5,410th in the U.S. and is given to about 1 in 69,881 newborns each year.
Is Ziana a boy's or girl's name?
Ziana is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.