Karianna
A feminine name of Spanish origin signifying "pure" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 470 living Americans carry the first name Karianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Karianna today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karianna births was 2006 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karianna. 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
470
~ 1 in 729,265 Americans
Peak year
2006
26 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,731
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Karianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karianna 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 175 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
Karianna 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 Karianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kariannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Karianna
The given name Karianna is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the combination of the Greek names Kara and Anna. The name Kara is believed to have its roots in the ancient Greek word "karos," which means "pure" or "beloved." Anna, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Karianna dates back to the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 6th century CE. During this period, the name was particularly popular among the Greek-speaking populations of the Byzantine Empire, which encompassed regions of modern-day Greece, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Karianna in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the individual components of the name, Kara and Anna, have been mentioned in various contexts. For instance, the name Anna is found in the New Testament as the name of a prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Karianna. One of the earliest recorded figures was Karianna of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century CE. She was known for her contributions to the field of mathematics and her work on the concept of infinity.
Another prominent figure was Karianna Phrangopoulos (1876-1964), a Greek educator and women's rights activist. She played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women in Greece and fought for gender equality in education and employment.
In the realm of literature, Karianna Papandreou (1900-1984) was a celebrated Greek poet and author. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was recognized with numerous literary awards during her lifetime.
Karianna Giannouli (1928-2007) was a renowned Greek actress who graced both stage and screen. Her performances in various theatrical productions and films earned her critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.
Lastly, Karianna Kotsiopoulos (born 1982) is a contemporary Greek fashion designer and entrepreneur. She gained international recognition for her eponymous clothing line, which celebrates her Greek heritage through its designs and embroideries.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Karianna throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective eras.
People
Karianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karianna 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
Karianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 470 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karianna 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 729,265 US residents.
Is Karianna a common name?
We classify Karianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 478 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Karianna was 2006, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karianna is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Karianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karianna 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.