Bibiana
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Bibiana: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
Bibiana is a name with Latin roots, deriving from *Vivianus*, meaning "lively" or "full of life." Its most prominent bearer is Saint Bibiana, a 4th-century Roman virgin martyr honoured with a basilica in Rome, the Santa Bibiana, which stands near the site of her martyrdom. While not a common Scottish name, it has subtle connections through the Latin root *vivus*, which also gives us "vivid" and "vivacious." The name is notably more popular in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries, where it appears as a variant of Viviana. In Scotland, Bibiana remains a rare but intriguing choice, offering a lyrical, slightly old-fashioned feel with a strong saintly heritage and an uplifting meaning.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #8093 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y