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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cariana — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Cariah|Carianna
CelticGirl→ Stable

Cariana

kah-ree-AH-nuh · 4 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9741 in 2023

Peak: #9741 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9741 in 2023

Peak: #9741 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222023

Rank #9741 · Rising since 2022

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Cariana scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl4-syllableModern CreationFeminineRomanticContemporaryUncommonMelodic
Character
graceful elegancecaring compassioncreative spiritstrong determinationwarm kindness
STRONG
High confidence

Cariana is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Cariana at a Glance
Meaning:Likely a feminine variation of Carian, possibly derived from Irish roots meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', with modern creative spelling.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#9741 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Ariana◈AdrianaKarinaCorinneArianna
Similar Style
SiobhanElowenFionaSaoirseAisling
Works well with
LiamCillian◈SiobhanMaeveDeclan◈NiamhRonan◈
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↓ Declining
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Ava
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Cariana · Overview
Summary

Cariana is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Romantic character
Cariana carries a warm, gentle, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
cariana.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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