Kariana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Latin or Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 542 living Americans carry the first name Kariana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kariana today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kariana births was 2010 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kariana. 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
542
~ 1 in 632,388 Americans
Peak year
2010
30 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,856
Tracked since 1988
Census
Kariana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 532 people with the first name Kariana, which placed it at #19,726 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,726
National first-name rank
People counted
532
532 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
45.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kariana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kariana is Hispanic at 45.5%. The next largest groups are White (27.3%) and Black (18.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kariana described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kariana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino45.5% · 242
- White27.3% · 145
- Black or African American18.0% · 96
- Two or more races7.0% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Popularity
Kariana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kariana from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 192 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kariana 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 Kariana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Karianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Kariana, while California, Texas, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kariana
The name Kariana is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation of the name Karian, which was derived from the region of Caria, located in southwestern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The Carian people were known for their distinct culture and language, which was closely related to the Luwian language family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kariana can be found in the writings of ancient Greek historians, such as Herodotus and Strabo. They mentioned the Carian people and their interactions with other civilizations of the time. However, the name itself was not widely documented until much later in history.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kariana gained some prominence, particularly in regions with Greek cultural influences. One notable figure from this period was Kariana of Byzantium, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and her works were studied by scholars throughout the Byzantine Empire.
During the Renaissance, the name Kariana resurfaced, albeit with slight variations in spelling. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Kariana Bettoni, an Italian painter and sculptor from the 16th century. She was celebrated for her exquisite portraits and religious works, which adorned many churches and noble households throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, the name Kariana gained popularity in literature and the arts. Kariana Giakoumaki was a Greek poet and writer who lived from 1832 to 1911. Her poetry explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the Greek people during the Ottoman occupation. Her works were widely acclaimed and influenced many other writers of her time.
Another notable figure with the name Kariana was Kariana Markova, a renowned Russian ballerina who lived from 1912 to 1986. She was a prima ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet and is considered one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Her performances were celebrated for their grace, strength, and emotional depth, and she left a lasting legacy in the world of ballet.
While the name Kariana has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has transcended borders and gained recognition in various parts of the world. Its unique sound and rich history have contributed to its enduring appeal, making it a cherished name across generations.
People
Kariana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kariana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kariana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kariana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 542 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kariana 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 632,388 US residents.
Is Kariana a common name?
We classify Kariana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 550 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kariana most popular?
The single biggest year for Kariana was 2010, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kariana is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kariana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 532 people with the name Kariana, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,726 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kariana in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kariana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kariana appears almost entirely female. Of the 533 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kariana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kariana is Hispanic at 45.5%. The next largest groups are White (27.3%) and Black (18.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kariana most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Kariana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.5% (242 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kariana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kariana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kariana 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.
Is Kariana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kariana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kariana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Kariana?
See how many Americans are named Kariana on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.