Kiana
Every Kiana since 1962 — 26,713 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiana
Kiana is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #743 in 2025 with 366 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 26,713 American babies have been named Kiana. Its peak came in 1996, when 1,591 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kiana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 366 | #743 | — | — |
| 2024 | 391 | #721 | — | — |
| 2023 | 388 | #726 | — | — |
| 2022 | 382 | #754 | — | — |
| 2021 | 362 | #785 | — | — |
| 2020 | 294 | #899 | — | — |
| 2019 | 280 | #945 | — | — |
| 2018 | 307 | #881 | — | — |
| 2017 | 286 | #926 | — | — |
| 2016 | 328 | #859 | — | — |
| 2015 | 279 | #970 | — | — |
| 2014 | 298 | #909 | — | — |
| 2013 | 343 | #794 | — | — |
| 2012 | 373 | #747 | — | — |
| 2011 | 455 | #629 | — | — |
| 2010 | 504 | #582 | — | — |
| 2009 | 558 | #541 | — | — |
| 2008 | 674 | #472 | — | — |
| 2007 | 742 | #435 | — | — |
| 2006 | 801 | #400 | — | — |
| 2005 | 817 | #382 | — | — |
| 2004 | 871 | #363 | — | — |
| 2003 | 949 | #331 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,042 | #299 | — | — |
| 2001 | 948 | #327 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,166 | #276 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,534 | #192 | — | — |
| 1990 | 272 | #758 | — | — |
| 1985 | 154 | #991 | — | — |
| 1980 | 134 | #1,060 | — | — |
| 1975 | 64 | #1,567 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,617 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiana in 2025?
Kiana ranked #743 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 366 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiana?
26,713 babies have been named Kiana in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiana most popular?
Kiana peaked in 1996, when 1,591 newborns received the name.
Is Kiana a boy or girl name?
Kiana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiana rising or falling?
Kiana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.