Liana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Liana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Liana?
Liana is spelled L-I-A-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Liana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Liana” refers to a type of long-stemmed, woody vine commonly found in tropical rainforests.
- Origin
- The name “Liana” is commonly associated with the word for certain climbing plants in tropical forests, and it is used as a personal name in various…
- Pronunciation
- lee-AH-nah · 3 syllables
Liana Popularity in 2025
Rank#385
Recorded Births801
- Girls usage rose 33 places to #385 and recorded 53 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Liana Mean?
The name “Liana” refers to a type of long-stemmed, woody vine commonly found in tropical rainforests.
Origin: The name “Liana” is commonly associated with the word for certain climbing plants in tropical forests, and it is used as a personal name in various cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Liana?
Pronunciationlee-AH-nah
Syllables3
Liana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 801 | #385 |
| 2024 | Girls | 748 | #418 |
| 2023 | Girls | 640 | #478 |
| 2022 | Girls | 699 | #449 |
| 2021 | Girls | 774 | #409 |
| 2020 | Girls | 669 | #462 |
| 2019 | Girls | 670 | #466 |
| 2018 | Girls | 646 | #487 |
| 2017 | Girls | 628 | #499 |
| 2016 | Girls | 684 | #466 |
| 2015 | Girls | 597 | #525 |
| 2014 | Girls | 523 | #581 |
| 2013 | Girls | 514 | #565 |
| 2012 | Girls | 545 | #545 |
| 2011 | Girls | 644 | #463 |
| 2010 | Girls | 554 | #526 |
| 2009 | Girls | 520 | #585 |
| 2008 | Girls | 513 | #599 |
| 2007 | Girls | 428 | #684 |
| 2006 | Girls | 391 | #720 |
| 2005 | Girls | 383 | #713 |
| 2004 | Girls | 370 | #719 |
| 2003 | Girls | 350 | #730 |
| 2002 | Girls | 313 | #770 |
When Was Liana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
801 recorded births
National rank #385
2021 · Girls
774 recorded births
National rank #409
2024 · Girls
748 recorded births
National rank #418
2022 · Girls
699 recorded births
National rank #449
Where Liana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #168 | 5 |
| NY | #198 | 84 |
| NJ | #205 | 40 |
| CT | #206 | 16 |
| CA | #240 | 138 |
| WA | #263 | 27 |
| NV | #264 | 10 |
| FL | #267 | 71 |