Cristiana is of Italian origin and means "follower of Christ". It is derived from the Latin word 'Christianus', which itself was derived from the Greek word 'Christianos'. This name has gained popularity over time, particularly in Italy and Brazil, where it is often used for girls. In Portuguese, the name is spelled as ' Cristiana'.
The name Cristiana experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1960s to the early 2000s, with a total of 912 births recorded between 1962 and 2023. The peak years for this name were 2001 and 2002, each with 38 births, while the most recent years have seen a decline in its usage, with only 8 births in 2022 and 9 in 2023.