Syriana

A girl's name of Greek origin with 312 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Syriana is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2005 to 2015, Syriana has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Syriana is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Syriana is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, an elaborate feminine form possibly derived from Syria — itself from the Greek Syría, referring to the ancient land — or a creative elaboration of Cyriana/Cyrianna, from the Greek kyrios meaning 'lord, master.'

Syriana has an exotic, flowing sound that evokes the ancient Levant — the land of silk roads, spice trade, and millennia of civilization. As a given name, it carries an adventurous, international spirit and was used occasionally by parents who appreciated its unusual geographical-mythological resonance.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Syriana is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2005 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Syriana’s rarity (312 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

312

Total births

Since 2005

2006

Peak

119 births

2005

First recorded

11 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Syriana has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

First appeared: 2005Peak: 2006 (119 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Syriana
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	73	#10690	▼
2000s	239	#5079	—

The Story of Syriana

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Syriana is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Syriana are most likely born between 2005 and 2015.

How rare is Syriana?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Syriana is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 239 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Syriana by the numbers

Would fill 7 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 2005–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Syriana
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	6	#16212	-4 (-40.0%)
2014	10	#10864	-3 (-23.1%)
2013	13	#8988	+5 (62.5%)
2012	8	#13340	-6 (-42.9%)
2011	14	#8572	-8 (-36.4%)
2010	22	#6165	-2 (-8.3%)
2009	24	#5875	+6 (33.3%)
2008	18	#7377	-44 (-71.0%)
2007	62	#2922	-57 (-47.9%)
2006	119	#1760	+103 (643.8%)
2005	16	#7460	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syriana a boy's or girl's name?

Syriana is primarily a girl's name.

When was Syriana most popular?

Syriana reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 119 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Syriana?

Syriana is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 312 babies in the U.S. since 2005. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2015