Ciana vs Gladys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciana

Girl #3,433 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,433
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cia, Kia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ciana Rank #3,433
Gladys Rank #3,446

Ciana is more popular, ranked #3433 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciana ___

  • Ciana Rose
  • Ciana Grace
  • Ciana Aoife
  • Ciana Maeve
  • Ciana Brigid
  • Ciana Fiona

Gladys ___

  • Gladys Mae
  • Gladys Rose
  • Gladys Jean
  • Gladys Louise
  • Gladys Ann
  • Gladys Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciana

Saoirse Niamh Liam Ronan Caoimhe

If you choose Gladys

Mabel Ethel Dorothy Clarence Earl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciana or Gladys more popular?

Ciana is more popular, ranked #3433 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Ciana and Gladys mean?

Ciana means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).

Are Ciana and Gladys boy or girl names?

Ciana is primarily a girl name. Gladys is primarily a girl name.

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