Liana is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #802 in 1996 with 28 recorded births. This places Liana in the top 16% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 150 births ranking #297. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 10,571 girls born was named Liana. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Liana is a graceful, flowing name often linked with the image of a climbing vine. It feels elegant and naturally feminine.
The name gained favour partly because it sounds botanical and romantic, and partly because it sits close to longer classics such as Eliana and Juliana. That mix gives it both freshness and familiarity.