Calm or healer
Galiana is a rare name with roots that likely trace back to the Late Latin name Galliana. It is often associated with the Greek word 'galene', meaning calm or serenity, and is historically linked to Saint Gallicanus. In medieval legend, Galiana was also the name of a beautiful Moorish princess in Spanish folklore.
Less common today
Galiana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,872 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A legendary Moorish princess of Toledo · Spanish Folklore and Legends
