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Tiana is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Tatiana or Christiana. It was rare in the United States until it jumped in popularity in 1975, perhaps due to the Vietnamese-American actress Tiana Alexandra (1956-), who had some exposure at that time." It ranked #598 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Tatiana or Christiana. It was rare in the United States until it jumped in popularity in 1975, perhaps due to the Vietnamese-American actress Tiana Alexandra (1956-), who had some exposure at that time. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Tiana ranked #598 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #598 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tiana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Tiana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Tatiana or Christiana.
Is Tiana a popular name?
Tiana ranked #598 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tiana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tiana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tiana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
