Beautiful flower or grace
Calianna is a modern compound name likely blending the Greek root 'kalli' (meaning beautiful) with the Latin-derived 'Anna' (meaning grace). It may also be interpreted as a variation of the Arabic name Caliana, meaning 'moorish castle'. Its usage in the United States is contemporary and rare.
About 25 girls were named Calianna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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