Kiana

Kiana: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHawaiian origin#743 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Kiana

  • A female given name from Hawaiian, of 1970s and later American usage.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian Kiana, itself from English Diana. Also used as a modern feminine form of Kian.

How popular is Kiana?

#743girls, 2025
366U.S. babies in 2025
#190peak rank (1996)
26,713babies since 1880

Since 1880, 26,694 girls and 19 boys in the U.S. have been named Kiana (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #190 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #5951 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #743 for girls, with 366 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kiana FAQ

What does the name Kiana mean?

A female given name from Hawaiian, of 1970s and later American usage. Borrowed from Hawaiian Kiana, itself from English Diana. Also used as a modern feminine form of Kian.

What is the origin of the name Kiana?

Kiana is listed as a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kiana?

Since 1880, 26,694 girls and 19 boys in the U.S. have been named Kiana (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #190 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #5951 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #743 for girls, with 366 babies given the name.

Is Kiana a boy or girl name?

Kiana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 26,694 girls and 19 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.