Keyana
Keyana is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, possibly derived from Keilani ('heavenly garland') or Kiana.
Origin and history
Keyana is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Keana, Kiana, or Keilani. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century along with similar-sounding prefixed names. It remains a relatively rare choice for baby girls today.
Popularity in the United States
3,842 babies in the United States have been named Keyana since 1880. It ranks #2850 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1991.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.3 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- FL (10.9 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
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 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 709 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,427 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,082 |
| 2010-2019 | 344 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Nicknames
Key, Keykey, Yana
Fun facts
- Keyana emerged in the US birth charts in the late 1970s alongside the trend of creative K-names.