Liana is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1160 in 1999 with 17 recorded births. This places Liana in the top 23% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 150 births ranking #297. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 39.3%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 16,570 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.