Zianna
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "blooming flower".
Name Census estimates that about 660 living Americans carry the first name Zianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zianna today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zianna births was 2014 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zianna. 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
660
~ 1 in 519,325 Americans
Peak year
2014
38 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,756
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Zianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zianna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 286 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zianna 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 Zianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ziannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Zianna, while Florida, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zianna
The name Zianna is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical or etymological roots. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that has become popular in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada.
While the name's origins are uncertain, some linguists speculate that it may have been influenced by names like Ziana or Ziana, which are derived from the Persian name Ziyanah, meaning "light" or "radiance." However, the connection is tenuous, and Zianna does not seem to have a direct link to any specific language or culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zianna are relatively recent, with no known references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. The name's popularity appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a result of parents seeking unique and melodic names for their children.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Zianna was Zianna Latrice Oliphant, an American artist and activist born in 2007. At the age of 9, she gained widespread recognition for her emotional speech about police brutality and racial injustice, which went viral in 2016.
Another notable individual with the name is Zianna Masiel, a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter born in 1989. She gained popularity in the Latin music scene with her debut album "Zianna" in 2009 and has since released several successful singles.
In the world of sports, Zianna Walker is a Canadian basketball player who has represented Canada at the international level. Born in 1995, she currently plays for the Calgary Dinos in the U Sports league.
Zianna Naidu is a South African actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. Born in 1998, she is known for her roles in projects like "Keeping Score" and "The Kissing Booth."
Lastly, Zianna Jones is a British fashion model and influencer. Born in 1995, she has worked with various brands and has a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram.
While the name Zianna is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique and melodic names for their children. The individuals mentioned above represent some of the notable figures who have contributed to the name's growing recognition.
People
Zianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 660 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zianna 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 519,325 US residents.
Is Zianna a common name?
We classify Zianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 667 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Zianna was 2014, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zianna is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zianna 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.