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Gloriana

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Pronounced glor-ee-AH-nah /ˌɡlɔr.iˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Gloria — from Latin gloria, 'glory, fame, renown' — 'the glorious one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Glory; the glorious one: Gloriana elaborates Gloria — 'glory'. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'glor-ee-AH-nah').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningAn elaboration of Gloria — from Latin gloria, 'glory, fame, renown' — 'the glorious one'
U.S. rank (2025)#7615 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 802

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819292025

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

Gloriana is an elaboration of Gloria — from Latin gloria, 'glory, fame, renown'. Edmund Spenser coined it in The Faerie Queene as the name of his Faerie Queen, a poetic figure for Elizabeth I. A lyrical, regal name (said 'glor-ee-AH-nah'; nicknames Glory, Glori).

In the U.S. it appears in literary and devout families. Rare, glory-and-the-glorious-one at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Gloria means 'glory, fame, renown' (Latin) — Gloriana is its grand elaboration, used by the poet Spenser for his Faerie Queene (a figure for Elizabeth I) — a lyrical, regal name (said 'glor-ee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Gloriana — root etymology

Variations

GloriaGlorianeGlory

Nicknames

Glory

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gloriana mean?

Gloriana elaborates Gloria — Latin 'glory, fame, renown'; 'the glorious one'.

How do you pronounce Gloriana?

It's said glor-ee-AH-nah /ˌɡlɔr.iˈɑ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Gloriana a boy or girl name?

Gloriana is a girl's name.

How popular is Gloriana?

Gloriana is a rare name in the U.S.

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