Liana

Meaning of Liana

It is often considered a short form of names ending in '-liana,' and can mean "graceful vine" or "to twine around".

Liana has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Liana

Liana is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #386 in 2025 from #809 in 2000.

Notable people named Liana

• Liana Mendoza
  Mexican actress and model
• Liana Liberato
  American film and TV actress
• Liana Daine Liberato
  American actress
• Liana Del Balso
  Canadian actress
• Liana Alexandra
  Romanian composer and pianist

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Questions about the name Liana

What does the name Liana mean?

Liana means it is often considered a short form of names ending in '-liana,' and can mean "graceful vine" or "to twine around", and it comes from French origins.

Is Liana a boy's or a girl's name?

Liana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Liana?

In 2025, Liana ranked #386 for girls, up from #418 the year before.

When was Liana most popular?

Liana peaked at #386 in 2025.