UK girl's name
Zianna
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "blooming flower".
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.
Zianna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zianna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2010 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Zianna. 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
- • Zianna ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 girls were registered as Zianna.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zianna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Zianna mean?
The name Zianna is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical or etymological roots. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that has become popular in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada.
While the name's origins are uncertain, some linguists speculate that it may have been influenced by names like Ziana or Ziana, which are derived from the Persian name Ziyanah, meaning "light" or "radiance." However, the connection is tenuous, and Zianna does not seem to have a direct link to any specific language or culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zianna are relatively recent, with no known references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. The name's popularity appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a result of parents seeking unique and melodic names for their children.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Zianna was Zianna Latrice Oliphant, an American artist and activist born in 2007. At the age of 9, she gained widespread recognition for her emotional speech about police brutality and racial injustice, which went viral in 2016.
Another notable individual with the name is Zianna Masiel, a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter born in 1989. She gained popularity in the Latin music scene with her debut album "Zianna" in 2009 and has since released several successful singles.
In the world of sports, Zianna Walker is a Canadian basketball player who has represented Canada at the international level. Born in 1995, she currently plays for the Calgary Dinos in the U Sports league.
Zianna Naidu is a South African actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. Born in 1998, she is known for her roles in projects like "Keeping Score" and "The Kissing Booth."
Lastly, Zianna Jones is a British fashion model and influencer. Born in 1995, she has worked with various brands and has a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram.
While the name Zianna is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique and melodic names for their children. The individuals mentioned above represent some of the notable figures who have contributed to the name's growing recognition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zianna over time
The chart below shows babies named Zianna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Zianna, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zianna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zianna 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 | #3939 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5336 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Zianna
- Zoe 23,808
- Zara 19,377
- Zainab 9,407
- Zahra 8,438
- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zianna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zianna in the UK right now?
In 2023, Zianna was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zianna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Zianna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zianna?
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "blooming flower".
How many people are called Zianna in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Zianna across the 7 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.