Kiana
Kiana is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or nature elements.
Origin and history
Kiana is a given name with multiple roots, most prominently recognized as the Hawaiian form of Diana, meaning divine or heavenly. It also has Persian origins where it means elements or nature. In the United States, it gained significant popularity starting in the late 20th century as a modern, rhythmic choice.
Popularity in the United States
26,694 babies in the United States have been named Kiana since 1880. It ranks #892 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #740.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- HI (4 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 613 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,492 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,357 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,568 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,453 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,183 |
Famous people named Kiana
- Kiana Tom: Fitness Expert, Television Host
- Kiana Ledé: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Kia, Kee
Fun facts
- Kiana developed in Hawaii as the local linguistic adaptation of the Classical Roman name Diana.
- In addition to its Hawaiian usage, Kiana is an independent Persian name referring to the fundamental elements of nature.