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.
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.
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:
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