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Liane

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Pronounced lee-AHN /liˈɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the French liane ('a climbing vine'); also used as a short form of Liliane or Juliane. A soft, botanical-flavored name; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft French name: Liane means 'a climbing vine' and shortens Liliane (said 'lee-AHN'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French liane ('a climbing vine'); also used as a short form of Liliane or Juliane. A soft, botanical-flavored name; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#10556 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919072025

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

Liane comes from the French liane ('a climbing vine') and reads as a short form of Liliane/Juliane. The exact route is uncertain, which we note. Soft, slim, and elegant (said 'lee-AHN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and refined.

Did you know? Liane is French for 'a climbing vine' and also serves as a short form of Liliane or Juliane, so its route is uncertain, which we note — gentle and botanical (said 'lee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Liane — French 'vine'; Liliane short form; routes uncertain

Variations

LianneLlianeLiana

Nicknames

LiaAnnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liane mean?

Liane is French for 'a climbing vine' and also a short form of Liliane/Juliane. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Liane?

It's said lee-AHN /liˈɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Liane a boy or girl name?

Liane is a girl's name.

How popular is Liane?

Liane is a rare name in the U.S.

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