Liana
Meaning of Liana
The name Liana is a beautiful choice for a girl, with an elegant and natural connotation as it's derived from the word for a type of vine that grows in the jungle. The pronunciation in English and Italian is similar, both being articulated as lee-AH-nuh. Some variations to consider include Leanna or Lianna if you're looking for a twist on the original. According to data from the United States, the popularity of the name has fluctuated over time but remains relatively common. It saw its peak usage in recent years with 773 newborns named Liana in 2021, giving it a rank of 410. This makes Liana a distinctive yet not overly unusual option for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as lee-AH-nah (/li.ˈa.na/)
English
- Pronunced as lee-AH-nuh (/liː.ˈan.ə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Liana
| Liana Daine Liberato is an American actress known for her roles in films such as The Best of Me, Trust, and Novitiate. |
| Liana Del Balzo was an Italian film actress known for her humorous roles, appearing in 90 films between 1935 and 1979. |
| Liana Finck is an American cartoonist and author known for her book Passing for Human and her regular contributions to The New Yorker. |
| Liana Cassar - Liana M. Cassar is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. |
| Liana Joseph is a French footballer known for her role as a forward in Division 1 Féminine club Lyon. |
| Liana Milena Salazar Vergara is a Colombian professional footballer known for her midfield play with Independiente Santa Fe and the Colombia women's national team, as well as her representation at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
