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Niana

♀ Girl

Pronounced nee-AH-nuh /niˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Niana reads as a modern coinage, most plausibly Nia joined to Ana (from Hannah, 'grace'). No settled older meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle blend: Niana joins Nia to Ana, 'grace' (said 'nee-AH-nuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningNiana reads as a modern coinage, most plausibly Nia joined to Ana (from Hannah, 'grace'). No settled older meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13051 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 285

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919922024

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

Niana is a modern blend, most plausibly Nia plus Ana, the widely loved short form of Hannah ('grace'). It has no older lineage of its own. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'nee-AH-nuh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, gentle, and modern.

Did you know? Niana carries Ana — from Hannah, 'grace' — inside a fresh, flowing frame. It is a made name, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'nee-AH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Niana — Modern blend; Nia + Ana; routes uncertain

Variations

NiannaNiyanaNeana

Nicknames

NiaAna

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If you like Niana…

Nia— the front half of the blend
Ana— the 'grace' half
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niana mean?

Niana is a modern blend, most likely Nia plus Ana ('grace'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Niana?

It's said nee-AH-nuh /niˈɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Niana a boy or girl name?

Niana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Niana?

Niana is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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