Beloved, dear, or one who is loved
Priyana is a modern elaboration of the Sanskrit root 'Priya', which translates to 'beloved' or 'dear'. It is often used in South Asian communities as a contemporary feminine form that maintains traditional roots while feeling fresh and melodic.
Less common today
Priyana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,894 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
