Tiana

♀ Girl

Pronounced tee-AN-ah /tiˈæn.ə/High

Meaning: Short form of Tatiana (from the Roman family Tatius, origin uncertain) or of Christiana (from Latin Christianus meaning 'Christian,' 'follower of Christ'); also stands independently as a given name in English-speaking countriesMedium

In 30 seconds: Tiana is a lyrical three-syllable name most widely known as the first Black Disney princess. Whether from Tatiana or Christiana, it carries elegance and warmth.

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Origin MediumRussian, Latin

MeaningShort form of Tatiana (from the Roman family Tatius, origin uncertain) or of Christiana (from Latin Christianus meaning 'Christian,' 'follower of Christ'); also stands independently as a given name in English-speaking countries

U.S. rank (2025)#598 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births491 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 29,842

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tiana is most often understood as a short form of Tatiana, the Russian and Late Latin name from the Roman family name Tatius (of uncertain Sabine origin), or of Christiana, the feminine form of Christianus. It has also been used independently in English-speaking countries as a standalone given name since the 20th century.

Tiana was in moderate use in the U.S. before 2009, but the release of Disney's The Princess and the Frog gave it a significant boost. It now ranks consistently in the U.S. top 300 girls' names and is particularly popular in African American communities, carrying cultural significance as the name of a groundbreaking Disney character.

Did you know? Tiana, the protagonist of Disney's The Princess and the Frog (2009), was the first Black Disney princess — a culturally significant moment that gave the name an additional layer of representation and made it surge in U.S. birth records following the film's release.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Tiana — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

TatianaTiannaTia

Nicknames

TiaTi

Famous Bearers

★Tiana (fictional)
Disney's first African American princess, protagonist of the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog.

If you like Tiana…

Tatiana— the full form of which Tiana is a short version

Diana— classic three-syllable Latin feminine name with the same elegant, flowing sound

Adriana— four-syllable Latin feminine name with the same -iana ending and warm character

Ariana— popular three-to-four syllable name with the same melodic -iana feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiana mean?

Tiana is a short form of Tatiana (Roman origin, uncertain meaning) or Christiana (meaning 'Christian'), also used independently as a given name.

How do you pronounce Tiana?

It is said tee-AN-ah — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Tiana a boy or girl name?

Tiana is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Tiana?

Tiana ranks in the U.S. top 300 girls' names, with popularity boosted by Disney's The Princess and the Frog (2009).