Calianna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 318 living Americans carry the first name Calianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Calianna today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Calianna births was 2024 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Calianna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
318
~ 1 in 1,077,844 Americans
Peak year
2024
35 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,120
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Calianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Calianna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 203 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Calianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Calianna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Calianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caliannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Calianna, while Florida, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Calianna
The name Calianna is a modern invented name, likely derived from combining elements from Greek and Latin origins. It does not appear to have any direct historical roots or traceable etymology.
The first part of the name, "Cali," may be inspired by the Greek word "kallos," meaning beauty or beautiful. This Greek root is found in names like Calista and Callisto. The second part, "anna," is a common ending in feminine names of Latin origin, such as Susanna and Joanna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace.
While Calianna itself does not have any known historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it bears similarities to names with classical roots that were popular in various cultures throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name is Callianna, which appears in some historical records from the late 19th century. However, it is unclear if this name is directly related to the modern form of Calianna.
Due to its relatively recent origin, there are few notable historical figures with the name Calianna. However, here are five individuals who have borne this name:
1. Calianna Cowser (born 1992), an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and pop genres.
2. Calianna Lockhart (born 1988), a Canadian actress who has appeared in several television shows and films.
3. Calianna Lindquist (born 1995), a Swedish model and social media influencer.
4. Calianna Ramirez (born 1990), an American artist and painter known for her abstract and contemporary works.
5. Calianna Dubois (born 1985), a French author and journalist who has written several books on travel and culture.
While the name Calianna may be relatively modern, it draws inspiration from classical roots and linguistic elements that have been used in various cultures throughout history. Its popularity and usage continue to evolve, reflecting the ongoing influence of ancient languages and naming traditions in contemporary times.
People
Calianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Calianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Calianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Calianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 318 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Calianna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,077,844 US residents.
Is Calianna a common name?
We classify Calianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 320 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Calianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Calianna was 2024, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Calianna is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Calianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Calianna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.