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Cristiana

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Pronounced kris-tee-AH-nuh /ˌkrɪs.tiˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Cristiana is a Latin and Italian feminine of Christian, from the Latin 'christianus' ('follower of Christ'). A classic devout name across Romance-language countries.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic devout name: Cristiana means 'follower of Christ' (said 'kris-tee-AH-nuh'). Elegant and faithful.
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningCristiana is a Latin and Italian feminine of Christian, from the Latin 'christianus' ('follower of Christ'). A classic devout name across Romance-language countries.
U.S. rank (2024)#15755 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 917

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519622024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cristiana comes from the Latin 'christianus' ('follower of Christ'), the feminine of Christian, and is a classic across Romance-speaking lands. It carries a devout, timeless dignity and a graceful, flowing sound. It reads elegant, faithful, and warm (said 'kris-tee-AH-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, elegant, and faithful.

Did you know? Cristiana is the Latin and Italian feminine of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — a name long loved across Italy, Portugal, and beyond (said 'kris-tee-AH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Cristiana — Latin/Italian feminine of Christian; 'follower of Christ'

Variations

ChristianaCristinaChristiane

Nicknames

CristiAna

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If you like Cristiana…

Christiana— the standard spelling
Christina— a like Christ- classic
Cristina— a like Romance-language form
Liliana— a like flowing -iana name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristiana mean?

Cristiana is the Latin and Italian feminine of Christian, from 'christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Cristiana?

It's said kris-tee-AH-nuh /ˌkrɪs.tiˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Cristiana a boy or girl name?

Cristiana is a girl's name; the masculine form is Christian.

How popular is Cristiana?

Cristiana is rare in the U.S., more familiar in Romance-language countries.

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