Liana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'heavenly vine' or 'climbing vine', Liana is a name that symbolizes beauty, strength, and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Liana
Liana is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'heavenly vine' or 'climbing vine'. It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'liana', which refers to any type of vine that grows in the forest. The name Liana conveys a sense of beauty, strength, and resilience, as the vine is known for its ability to grow and thrive even in challenging environments. In Hawaiian culture, the vine is also symbolic of connection and unity, as it intertwines and links different elements of the natural world.
Popularity of the Name Liana
The popularity for the name Liana peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 773 births, which ranked number 810 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Liana had the most female births in 2021 with 773, which ranked number 410 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Liana has increased sharply over the last ten years from 545 births to 696 births, an increase of 27.71%. Among females, Liana has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 545 births to 696 births, an increase of 27.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liana
- 20 Year Trend of Liana: 122.36%
- 10 Year Trend of Liana: 27.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liana: 27.71%
Popularity of Liana by State
Among females, Liana was most popular in Northeastern states with 185 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 110 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 110 | 313 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 336 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 704 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 339 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 719 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 285 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 515 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 433 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 475 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 498 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 195 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 79 | 212 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 564 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 531 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 176 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 503 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 474 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 530 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 362 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liana
- Total Births of Liana: 713 (2.48%)
- Female Births of Liana: 713 (2.48%)
Given the upward trend of Liana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.48% increase in total births, for a total of 713 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liana have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 713 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.48%.