Kianah
Every Kianah since 1990 — 310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kianah
Kianah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,176 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 310 American babies have been named Kianah. Its peak came in 2000, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kianah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kianah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,176 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,541 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,830 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,853 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,178 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,229 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,351 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,416 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,854 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,367 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,867 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,265 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,901 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,101 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,235 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,257 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,048 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,549 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,079 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,880 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,893 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,799 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,119 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kianah in 2025?
Kianah ranked #16,176 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kianah?
310 babies have been named Kianah in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kianah most popular?
Kianah peaked in 2000, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Kianah a boy or girl name?
Kianah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kianah rising or falling?
Kianah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.