Keana
Keana is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
The cave (Hawaiian); also used as a modern phonetic variant of Kiana.
Origin and history
Keana is a given name with Hawaiian roots, often interpreted as meaning 'the cave' from 'ke' (the) and 'ana' (cave). It also functions in contemporary U.S. usage as a melodic variation of Kiana or Keanna. While relatively uncommon, it has maintained a steady presence in American birth records over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,738 babies in the United States have been named Keana since 1880. It ranks #3377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1980.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.9 %)
- TX (16.3 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- FL (10.9 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 262 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,190 |
| 2000-2010 | 814 |
| 2010-2019 | 245 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian, the name is composed of the definite article 'ke' combined with 'ana', meaning 'cave' or 'grotto'.
- Keana experienced its highest U.S. registration numbers during the 1990s alongside the rise of similar names like Kiana and Keanna.