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Lianah

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Pronounced lee-AH-nah /liˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Liana, from the French/Latin liane, 'a climbing vine; to twine,' and also read as a short form of Eliana ('my God has answered'). Route is layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Liana: Lianah means 'a climbing vine' or shortens Eliana (said 'lee-AH-nah'). Flowing and modern.
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Origin LowLatin, Hebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Liana, from the French/Latin liane, 'a climbing vine; to twine,' and also read as a short form of Eliana ('my God has answered'). Route is layered.
U.S. rank (2025)#14197 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420052025

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

Lianah is a variant of Liana, from Latin/French for 'a climbing vine,' and a short form of Eliana ('my God has answered'). The route is layered, which we note — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'lee-AH-nah').

It appears only rarely, next to Liana and Eliana. Rare, flowing, and soft.

Did you know? Lianah respells Liana — from the French liane ('a climbing vine; to twine') — and also reads as a short Eliana ('my God has answered'); a flowing name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'lee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lianah — Liana variant / short Eliana; route layered

Variations

LianaLiannaLiahna

Nicknames

LiaAna

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If you like Lianah…

Liana— the standard spelling
Lianna— a like spelling cousin
Eliana— the fuller form it shortens
Ariana— a like flowing -ana name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lianah mean?

Lianah is a form of Liana ('a climbing vine; to twine') and a short Eliana ('my God has answered'). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lianah?

It's said lee-AH-nah /liˈɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lianah a boy or girl name?

Lianah is a girl's name.

How popular is Lianah?

Lianah is a rare name in the U.S.

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