Quiana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Quiana is an American name that signifies grace and softness. It emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend for unique names. The name has no biblical relevance, and it is associated with creativity and individuality in contemporary culture.
The name Quiana is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Quiana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Quiana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1329th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1320th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3394th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11981st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Quiana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Quiana"
Pronunciation
/kwɪˈɑːnə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Quiana is a modern name that originated in the United States, often believed to be derived from a combination of various cultural influences, including African and Native American roots.
Meaning
gracious, soft
Historical Usage
Quiana gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s, as part of a trend toward unique and invented names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kiana, Kianna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Quiana is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Quiana Williams, an American singer and songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Quiana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Quiana"
"Quiana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1329th of 19264 | 1,333 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1320th of 27321 | 1,865 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3394th of 35406 | 709 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11981st of 30306 | 87 |
Regional Popularity of "Quiana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Quiana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.52% 867th/2937 |
32.01% 1115th/3483 |
32.46% 1142nd/3518 |
36.82% 1489th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.01% 1032nd/3685 |
20.58% 921st/4475 |
30.13% 1565th/5194 |
28.62% 1808th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.31% 3130th/4582 |
55.42% 2862nd/5164 |
52.32% 3826th/7313 |
51.55% 3847th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Quiana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Quiana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.