Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Tiana
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Latin· “short form of Christiana or Tatiana”
- Meaning
- short form of Christiana or Tatiana
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Latin
- Pronunciation
- tee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #598
- US babies 2025
- 491
- Best rank
- #268 (1995)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Tiana
Tiana is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Christiana or Tatiana”.
Tiana is usually explained as a short form of longer names ending in -tiana, such as Christiana and Tatiana, although in the United States it has long been used as a name in its own right. Christiana comes from the Latin for "follower of Christ", while Tatiana goes back to a Roman family name of unknown meaning. Tiana gained wide recognition through Disney's The Princess and the Frog, whose heroine is a hardworking young woman in New Orleans. The name sounds bright, gentle and modern. Tia is a natural nickname, and Tianna and Tiahna are related spellings.
Popularity over time
Tiana first appears in US Social Security records in 1950. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 51 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #268 in 1995, and the most babies received it in 1998, when 1,028 were named Tiana. In 2025, 491 babies were named Tiana, and it ranked #598 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,286 in 1950, #515 in 1980, #347 in 2000, #331 in 2010, and #598 in 2025. Of the 29,853 US girls named Tiana since records began, 29% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,857 babies. Since 2010, 8,751 more have been named Tiana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Bryanna, Gillian, Destinee, Mikaela, and Baylee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tiana ranked highest in Louisiana, Georgia, and South Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #341 | 14 |
| Georgia | #347 | 32 |
| South Carolina | #370 | 14 |
| Arkansas | #370 | 9 |
| Alabama | #434 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tiana is usually pronounced tee-AH-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Tiana
A few middle names that flow with Tiana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tiana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tiana mean?
Tiana is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Christiana or Tatiana”.
What is the origin of the name Tiana?
Tiana has modern American and Latin roots. Tiana is usually explained as a short form of longer names ending in -tiana, such as Christiana and Tatiana, although in the United States it has long been used as a name in its own right.
Is Tiana a popular name?
Yes. Tiana ranked #598 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Tiana a boy or girl name?
Tiana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tiana?
Tiana is usually pronounced tee-AH-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