Liana is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #560 in 2018 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 150 births ranking #297. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 164.3%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 3,895 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.