Ciana
Girl name · #3485 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
In 2025, 44 baby girls were named Ciana, placing it at #3485 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3024, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 girls born in 2025 was named Ciana.
The 48-year story
Ciana first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 147 girls were named Ciana — good for #1562 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Ciana per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ciana in class?
Ciana scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ciana will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ciana is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ciana is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Cianas were CA (7), FL (6), TX (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ciana
Statistically, parents drawn to Ciana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Siana, Allana, Oceana, Iyana, and Rayana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ciana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3459 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3395 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2674 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2792 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2638 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2890 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3451 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3918 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3145 |
| 2016 | 47 | #3379 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3024 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2969 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2661 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2597 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2369 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1897 |
| 2009 | 93 | #2148 |
| 2008 | 147 | #1562 |
| 2007 | 130 | #1689 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1627 |
| 2005 | 93 | #2014 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2589 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1985 |
| 2002 | 81 | #2100 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2075 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ciana a popular girl name?
Ciana ranked #3485 among girls in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3024.
When was the name Ciana most popular?
Ciana peaked in 2008, when 147 American girls received the name (ranked #1562 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ciana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American girls was named Ciana. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.