Tiana: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: te-e-a-hna-h
Origin: Madagascar
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Eastern Africa
Meaning: Princess

Tiana is a baby girl name of Russian origin, meaning "princess". It is primarily known as the name of the protagonist in Disney's 2009 film, "Princess and the Frog". However, the name Tiana has various meanings and origins in different languages. In Greek, it means "princess", in Spanish, it means "aunt", and in Malagasy, it means "loved" or "favored". The name Tiana first originated as a short form of Tatiana, Bastiana, or Christiana. It gained popularity in the United States in 1975, possibly due to the Vietnamese-American actress Tiana Alexander.

Tiana Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tiana is currently #375 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Tiana is currently #199 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tiana is currently #124 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Tiana is currently #78 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tiana is currently #372 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Tiana is currently #199 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Tiana

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Tiana, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Tiana Coudray: Tiana Coudray is an American equestrian who has competed in eventing at the international level, including the 2012 London Olympics.
  • Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant: Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant is a Vietnamese-American actress, filmmaker, and activist known for her roles in "The Killer Elite" and her documentary work.
  • Tiana Mangakahia: Tiana Mangakahia is an Australian basketball player known for her collegiate career at Syracuse University and her journey overcoming breast cancer.

 

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