Rising since 1996, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Zianna since 1994
Babies named Zianna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zianna's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 193 |
| 2010s | 286 |
| 2020s | 189 |
Meaning & origin
Zianna is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1994, and it has slowly gained attention over the decades. Its popularity peaked in 2020, after which it has seen a slight decline but remains in modest use. In 2025, approximately 1 in 51847 newborns received the name, ranking it 4460th. The name is most common in Texas, one of the top states for this name. Zianna's trajectory has been rising since 1996, reflecting a broader trend of invented names with melodic endings. While its exact origin is uncertain, its construction mirrors other modern names like Zara and Anna, giving it a familiar yet distinctive sound. As a 2020s decade name, Zianna has not yet revived any historical use but continues to be chosen by parents seeking a unique, feminine name.
Zianna is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix Zi- (as in Zia) with the suffix -anna (as in Anna or Brianna). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and has seen modest use, particularly in the 2020s. The name may also be a variant of the Italian surname Ziani, meaning 'from Ziano,' but this connection is speculative.
Where Zianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zi, Zia, Anna
Sibling names for Zianna
Names that share Zianna's style, for a brother or sister.
