Bitterness or beloved; also associated with grace
Miana is a modern name with multiple possible etymologies. It is often considered a variant of Mary or Mia, carrying the Hebrew roots for bitterness or beloved, or a combination of Mia and Ana, blending the meanings of mine and grace.
Less common today
Miana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,570 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).