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Sebastiana

Girl name · French · Greek · Latin

Meaningvenerable · Italian form of Sebastian

Sebastiana is a French and Greek girl name meaning “venerable”, with Italian roots. It's a form of Sebastian, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Italian names tend to end in a vowel, which gives them a warm, musical sound. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Sebastiana has the name Tiana hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sebastiana would score 12 points.
  • GenerationSebastiana peaked in 1914, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sebastianas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sebastiana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 133,333 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySebastiana first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Sebastianas? Head to Alabama, where it's the #819 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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US births per million girls, 1911–2025

09.5191911196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

AL rank #819

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About the name Sebastiana

Sebastiana is a girl name of French, Greek and Latin origin meaning “venerable”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Sebastiana

What does the name Sebastiana mean?

Sebastiana means “venerable” and comes from Italian, as a form of Sebastian. Other girl names with a similar meaning include August (“venerable”), Austin (“venerable”), Augustus (“venerable”) and Augustine (“venerable”).

What is the origin of the name Sebastiana?

Sebastiana is French, Greek and Latin in origin, and its meaning traces back to Italian. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Sebastiana turns up in more than one tradition. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Sebastiana a boy or girl name?

Sebastiana is a girl name. In 2025, 12 US girls were named Sebastiana.

How popular is the name Sebastiana?

Sebastiana ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1914, when it reached #1,818. Over the last five years it has climbed 44 places.

What names are similar to Sebastiana?

If you like Sebastiana, you might also like August, Austin, Augustus and Augustine.

What should I know before naming my baby Sebastiana?

Sebastiana is a French and Greek girl name meaning “venerable”, with Italian roots. It's a form of Sebastian, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Italian names tend to end in a vowel, which gives them a warm, musical sound. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.