Pure, beloved, or grace
Kariana is a modern elaboration of Karen or Kara, likely influenced by the suffix -iana. It combines the Greek roots for 'pure' with the Latin-derived 'grace' or 'beloved' associations found in names like Anna or Ariana.
Less common today
Kariana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,801 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
