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The baby name Lianah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /liːˈɑːnə/ (lee-AH-nah) or /liˈænə/ (LEE-an-uh).

Lianah is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /liːˈɑːnə/ (lee-AH-nah) or /liˈænə/ (LEE-an-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Lianah ?

The baby name Lianah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /liːˈɑːnə/ (lee-AH-nah) or /liˈænə/ (LEE-an-uh).

Lianah is Latin in Origin.

Lianah is a modern feminine name that blends several linguistic threads. As a variant of Liana, it can be a clipped form of names ending in -liana - such as Eliana, Juliana, or Liliana - linking it to Hebrew Eliana (“my God has answered”). It also echoes the French word liane, “climbing vine,” adding a nature-based image of grace and resilience. In parallel, Lianah aligns with Arabic Liyana (and Liyanna), from the root l-y-n meaning “softness, tenderness,” giving the name a gentle, compassionate sense.

As a given name, Liana appears in European use by the late 19th–20th century; the -h ending in Lianah reflects late-20th-century Anglophone styling. Usage today is cross-cultural and steadily modest. Variants and relatives include Liana, Lianna, Liyana, Liyanna, Leanna, Leana, Lianne, Eliana, and Liliana. Common diminutives are Lia and Ana, appealing for their simplicity and international ease.

Lianah has the following similar or variant Names

Lianah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Girls 2019 #409 3 3,279
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #909 8 8,487
MY Girls 0 #964 31 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928

Lianah is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
BN
CN
HK

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People also ask about Lianah

Lianah is predominantly a girl's name.
Lianah is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /liːˈɑːnə/ (lee-AH-nah) or /liˈænə/ (LEE-an-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Liana, Lianna, Liannah, Liyana, Lianne and Lia.
Across languages, Lianah has these equivalents: Liana (similar form/meaning), Lia / Leah (related by root), Liliana (similar sound/feel), Leanne / Lianne (similar construction), Aliana / Eliana (similar ending and sound).
Yes — Lianah ranked #409 in France in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Lianah ranks highest in France (#409 in 2019).
Lianah's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #921 in 2014 to #909 in 2024 in United States.