Beloved, dear, or pure
Cariana is likely a modern elaboration of the name Carina or a blend of Cara and Ariana. It draws from the Latin 'carus' meaning dear or beloved, and the Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure. As a rare choice, it offers a melodic, multi-syllabic sound that feels familiar yet distinct.
Less common today
Cariana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,625 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
