Ziana

Meaning of Ziana

Ziana, pronounced zee-AH-nuh (/ziˈænə/), is a feminine given name that elegantly intertwines the Arabic root ziya, meaning “light,” with an allusive nod to Diana, the Roman moon goddess: a symphony of Semitic illumination and classical Latin mythos. This fusion conjures images of silvery moonbeams dancing across Andalusian courtyards, endowing its bearer with a poised radiance that is both scholarly and serenely poetic. According to Social Security Administration records, Ziana first entered the U.S. top 1,000 in 1994 and has since maintained a discreet trajectory—fluctuating between ranks 840 and 936, with 22 occurrences and a 928th-place ranking in 2024—an intriguing paradox for statisticians, if not for poets. Warm in its academic gravity yet lightly draped in cultural allure, Ziana appeals to those who seek a name at once erudite and enchantingly uncommon.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as zee-AH-nuh (/ziˈænə/)

British English

  • Pronunced as zee-AH-nuh (/ziˈanə/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Ziana

Ziana Zain -
Teresa Margarita Castillo
Curated byTeresa Margarita Castillo

Assistant Editor