UK girl's name
Caliana
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin "Calida" meaning "warm".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caliana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Caliana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2011 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Caliana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caliana ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Caliana.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caliana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Caliana mean?
The given name Caliana is believed to have its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "calidus," which means "warm" or "hot." The name likely originated in ancient Rome during the classical era, although its exact roots are uncertain.
Caliana was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, with few recorded instances of its use. However, it did appear in a handful of historical texts and records from the Roman Empire. One notable example is a mention of a woman named Caliana in a legal document from the 2nd century AD, which suggests the name was in use during that period.
The earliest known person with the name Caliana was a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 1st century AD. She was a member of the influential Claudian family and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Unfortunately, little is known about her life beyond her name and family connections.
Another notable Caliana was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD during the persecutions of the Roman Empire. According to Church records, she was executed for her faith in the city of Rome, although the details of her life and death are not well documented.
In the Middle Ages, the name Caliana resurfaced briefly in some parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable bearer of the name was Caliana de Medici (1458-1488), a noblewoman from the powerful Medici family in Florence, Italy. She was known for her beauty and intelligence but died tragically at a young age.
During the Renaissance period, the name Caliana gained some popularity among aristocratic families in Italy. One famous bearer was Caliana Borgia (1499-1553), an Italian noblewoman and member of the infamous Borgia family. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her skills as a diplomat and negotiator.
In more recent centuries, the name Caliana has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been used sporadically in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries influenced by Spanish and Italian culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caliana over time
The chart below shows babies named Caliana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caliana, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caliana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caliana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5111 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5235 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Caliana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caliana in the UK right now?
In 2023, Caliana was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caliana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Caliana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caliana?
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin "Calida" meaning "warm".
How many people are called Caliana in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Caliana across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.