Kiana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kiana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kiana?
Kiana is spelled K-I-A-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Kiana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The exact literal meaning of the name Kiana is uncertain, though it is often associated with meanings such as “divine” or “heavenly” in various…
- Origin
- Kiana is considered a modern name that may derive from or is associated with languages such as Hawaiian and Persian, but its precise origin is not…
- Pronunciation
- kee-AH-nuh · 3 syllables
Kiana Popularity in 2025
Rank#743
Recorded Births366
- Girls usage fell 23 places to #743 and recorded 25 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kiana Mean?
The exact literal meaning of the name Kiana is uncertain, though it is often associated with meanings such as “divine” or “heavenly” in various interpretations.
Origin: Kiana is considered a modern name that may derive from or is associated with languages such as Hawaiian and Persian, but its precise origin is not established.
How Do You Pronounce Kiana?
Pronunciationkee-AH-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kiana?
- History
- The name Kiana has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, though older historical usage is not well documented.
Kiana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 366 | #743 |
| 2024 | Girls | 391 | #720 |
| 2023 | Girls | 388 | #723 |
| 2022 | Girls | 382 | #754 |
| 2021 | Girls | 362 | #783 |
| 2020 | Girls | 294 | #898 |
| 2019 | Girls | 280 | #944 |
| 2018 | Girls | 307 | #879 |
| 2017 | Girls | 286 | #925 |
| 2016 | Girls | 328 | #858 |
| 2015 | Girls | 279 | #970 |
| 2014 | Girls | 298 | #909 |
| 2013 | Girls | 343 | #794 |
| 2012 | Girls | 373 | #746 |
| 2011 | Girls | 455 | #628 |
| 2010 | Girls | 504 | #582 |
| 2009 | Girls | 558 | #541 |
| 2008 | Girls | 674 | #472 |
| 2007 | Girls | 742 | #435 |
| 2006 | Girls | 801 | #400 |
| 2005 | Girls | 817 | #382 |
| 2004 | Girls | 871 | #363 |
| 2003 | Girls | 949 | #331 |
| 2002 | Girls | 1,042 | #299 |
When Was Kiana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1996 · Girls
1,585 recorded births
National rank #190
1995 · Girls
1,534 recorded births
National rank #192
1997 · Girls
1,507 recorded births
National rank #198
1998 · Girls
1,371 recorded births
National rank #226
Where Kiana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #78 | 9 |
| NV | #214 | 12 |
| WA | #332 | 22 |
| CA | #458 | 73 |
| OR | #548 | 6 |
| UT | #605 | 6 |
| OK | #619 | 6 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |