Liana
How to say it: lee-AH-nuh · /liˈɑnə/
Short form of Eliana (Hebrew 'my God has answered') or Juliana; also evokes the liana tropical vine.
Liana was the 219th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 801 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #209 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #219 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 801 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,025 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #209 |
| In France, 2025 | #31 among girls’ names, 230 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks the high point for Liana after a steady climb into the 2020s. It rests at its peak and should keep rising.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting with a soft finish and a leafy nature feeling. Alina pairs beautifully in style and Lia serves as a sweet short form.
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Nicknames
- Lia
- Ana
- Lili
Honouring a Liana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Liana is about 1 in 85.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #31 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #300. Ireland: #399.
Famous people named Liana
- Liana Liberato (born 1995)American actress
- Liana Orfei (born 1937)Actress
- Liana Badr (born 1950)Palestinian novelist and short story writer
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