Tiana
Tiana is a girl name of American origin meaning “Princess, follower of Christ”, pronounced tee-AH-nah. It ranked #598 in the United States in 2025, given to 491 babies, and peaked at #268 in 1995. Common nicknames: Tia, Ana, Tiki.
How popular is Tiana in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Tiana mean, and where does it come from?
Tiana began as a short form of Tatiana and Christiana and has long since gone its own way, read by most American parents as a name in its own right. It appears in records from 1950 and entered the top thousand in 1975, peaking in 1995. Disney gave it a second life in 2009 with The Princess and the Frog, whose heroine — a young woman in New Orleans who wants her own restaurant — was the studio's first Black princess. The name has been rising again since.
How is Tiana used around the world?
Tiana is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Tiana?
Famous People Named Tiana
- Tiana Benjamin — British actress
- Tiana — the heroine of Disney's The Princess and the Frog
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Tiana mean?
Tiana is a girl name of American origin meaning "Princess, follower of Christ." Tiana began as a short form of Tatiana and Christiana and has long since gone its own way, read by most American parents as a name in its own right. It appears in records from 1950 and entered the top thousand in 1975, peaking in 1995.
How do you pronounce Tiana?
Tiana is pronounced tee-AH-nah. Common variations include Tianna, Tatiana, Tiahna.
Is Tiana a girl name?
Yes, Tiana is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Tia, Ana, Tiki.