Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Christiana
GirlLatin· “follower of Christ”
- Meaning
- follower of Christ
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- krihs-tee-A-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,907
- US babies 2025
- 58
- Best rank
- #699 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1996
Meaning and origin of Christiana
Christiana is a Latin name that means “follower of Christ”.
Christiana is a Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ." The name has been used across Europe since the Middle Ages, and it appears in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, where Christiana is the wife of the hero Christian and the central figure of the second part of the book, which follows her own journey. Christiana has a graceful, classic sound and a strong religious meaning. Pronounced krihs-tee-A-nuh, it offers a longer, more elaborate alternative to Christina and Christine. Chris, Tina and Ana make easy nicknames, and the name suits parents who want a traditional choice with literary depth.
Other spellings with the same sound: Christianna.
Popularity over time
Christiana first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #699 in 1996, the same year it reached its highest count of 309 babies. In 2025, 58 babies were named Christiana, and it ranked #2,907 nationally. That is 70% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,264 in 1950, #1,179 in 1980, #823 in 2000, #1,116 in 2010, and #2,907 in 2025. Of the 10,938 US girls named Christiana since records began, 26% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,522 babies. Since 2010, 2,316 more have been named Christiana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Daisha, Dasia, Starr, Yamilex, and Breann.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Christiana ranked highest in Georgia and Florida.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Christiana is usually pronounced krihs-tee-A-nuh, with four syllables. It has ten letters, starts with C and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Christianna.
Middle names for Christiana
A few middle names that flow with Christiana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Christiana
Similar names
Tatiana Girl
tah-tee-AH-nuh
“uncertain; from the Roman name Tatius” · Latin
#1,106
Mariana Girl
mar-ee-AH-nuh
“of Marius; also Maria plus Ana” · Latin
#261
Evelina Girl
eh-vuh-LEE-nuh
English
#778
Oriana Girl
awr-ee-AH-nuh
“uncertain; perhaps 'golden'” · Latin
#1,791
Juliana Girl
joo-lee-AH-nuh
“feminine of Julian” · Latin
#256
Adriana Girl
ay-dree-AH-nuh
“from Hadria” · Latin
#366
Sabrina Girl
suh-BREE-nuh
“from the Latin name of the River Severn” · Latin
#321
Lilliana Girl
lih-lee-AH-nuh
“lily” · Latin
#446
Carolina Girl
kehr-uh-LY-nuh
“feminine form of Charles, 'free man'” · Latin
#405
Marianna Girl
mair-ee-AN-uh
“Maria plus Anna” · Italian
#874
Raina Girl
RAY-nuh
“possibly queen” · Slavic
#916
Antonia Girl
an-TOH-nee-uh
“uncertain; feminine of Antonius” · Latin
#1,279
Lists that include Christiana
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christiana mean?
Christiana is a Latin name that means “follower of Christ”.
What is the origin of the name Christiana?
Christiana has Latin roots. Christiana is a Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ." The name has been used across Europe since the Middle Ages, and it appears in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, where Christiana is the wife of the hero Christian and the central figure of the second part of the book, which follows her own journey.
Is Christiana a popular name?
Not especially. Christiana ranked #2,907 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Christiana a boy or girl name?
Christiana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Christiana?
Christiana is usually pronounced krihs-tee-A-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings