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Tiana

Girl name · 162 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tiana: 162 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 2007.

Tiana is a name with several possible origins, most commonly considered a modern Latinate feminine form of the Roman clan name *Titianus*, meaning "of the Titii," an ancient Sabine tribe - though many associate it with the vibrant colour "titanium white." Alternatively, it's a Slavic diminutive form of *Tatiana*, from the Sabine king *Titus Tatius*. The name leapt into global consciousness thanks to Disney's 2009 animated film *The Princess and the Frog*, featuring Tiana, the first African-American Disney princess, voiced by Anika Noni Rose. While no major places are named directly after the name, its root shares origins with the mineral titanium. In Scotland, Tiana remains a relatively modern, stylish choice, gaining steady popularity since the 1990s, and is often considered a sweet alternative to the longer Tatiana.