Ziana

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Pronounced zee-AH-nah /ziˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name joining Zia ('light, splendour', Arabic/Persian) with the -ana ending; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light; splendour: Ziana joins Zia, 'light', with a -ana ending. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'zee-AH-nah').

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Origin LowArabic, American

MeaningA modern name joining Zia ('light, splendour', Arabic/Persian) with the -ana ending; no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5773 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ziana is a modern name joining Zia — from Arabic/Persian ziya, 'light, splendour, radiance' — with the popular -ana ending (echoing Ariana, Liana; routes layered, which we note). A soft, luminous, lyrical modern name (said 'zee-AH-nah'; nickname Zia).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, light-and-splendour at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Ziana joins Zia ('light, splendour, radiance', Arabic/Persian) with the lyrical -ana ending — a soft, luminous modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zee-AH-nah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Ziana — routes layered

Variations

ZiyanaZiannaZianah

Nicknames

Zia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ziana mean?

Ziana joins Zia ('light, splendour') with -ana; the routes are layered, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Ziana?

It's said zee-AH-nah /ziˈɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ziana a boy or girl name?

Ziana is a girl's name.

How popular is Ziana?

Ziana is a rare name in the U.S.