Unknown; possibly a variation of Tatiana or Tiana
Tayana is a rare name with an unclear etymology. It is most frequently used as a modern elaboration of Tiana or a phonetic variant of the Russian name Tatiana, which is derived from the Roman clan name Tatius. In some contexts, it is associated with the Slavic meaning 'silent' or 'secretive'.
Less common today
Tayana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,375 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
