Sebastiana

Sebastiana - A very unique female name

Sebastiana appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1516. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sebastiana and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sebastiana? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Sebastiana. The baby girl name Sebastiana was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #5241 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sebastiana peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 1516.

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Sebastiana is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sebastiana is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #932 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #932.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Sebastiana is where you live.

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Sebastiana origin and meaning

Latin, via Spanish and Italian

The feminine of Sebastian, from Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebastia', the city's name from Greek sebastos, 'venerable'

Sebastiana is the full feminine form of Sebastian, long used in Spanish- and Italian-speaking countries. Its US record is sparse and old: first in 1914, peaking in 1924, then disappearing for long stretches before a 2025 return at the threshold.

Attested etymology

Sebastiana is a 10 letter name with 5 syllables.

To see famous people named Sebastiana, pop culture references for the name Sebastiana and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sebastiana

We've found the following names that sound similar to Sebastiana, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Sebastiana

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Sebastiana a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Sebastiana?

5 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

seh-bas-tee-AH-nah · /səbæstiˈɑnə/

Around the world

• Sebastiana (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish
• Sebastiana (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian

Spellings and nicknames

• Sebastiane — A rare elaborated form
• Sebastia — A shortened form occasionally seen

Nicknames: TianaSeb

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Sebastiana is a grand, old-world feminine for parents who love Sebastian but want its fullest girl form.

Worth knowing

• At five syllables it will almost always be shortened in daily life