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Priyana
Pronounced pree-YAH-nuh /priˈjɑː.nə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit priya ('beloved; dear'), Priyana reads as 'beloved; dear one,' in the Priya/Priyanka family. A warm, affectionate name.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Priyana comes from the Sanskrit priya ('beloved; dear'), kin to Priya and Priyanka. It reads as a warm, affectionate name, rare in the U.S. and rooted in Indian tradition (said 'pree-YAH-nuh').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, warm, and affectionate.
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What does the name Priyana mean?
Priyana comes from the Sanskrit priya ('beloved; dear'), meaning 'dear one.'
How do you pronounce Priyana?
It's said pree-YAH-nuh /priˈjɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Priyana a boy or girl name?
Priyana is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Priyana?
Priyana is a rare name in the U.S.