Keana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkee-AH-nah / kiːˈɑːnəHawaiian; Irish
Meaning
Hawaiian: 'the glimmering light'; Irish: 'ancient'
Historical & Cultural Background
Keana is a name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with beauty and nature. In Hawaiian culture, names are significant and often reflect the environment or familial connections. The name also has Irish roots, where it is linked to ancient traditions and heritage. It is used primarily for girls and has gained popularity in various regions.
Trend Summary
Keana has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kiana
- Keanna
International Variants
- Kiana (English)
- Keana (Irish)
Famous people named Keana
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Fictional characters named Keana
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keana was first seen in the United States in 1970. Keana has ranked as high as #1073 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Keana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keana (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1970 | 6 |
1972 | 7 |
1973 | 7 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 7 |
1976 | 14 |
1977 | 15 |
1978 | 14 |
1979 | 24 |
1980 | 18 |
1981 | 24 |
1982 | 20 |
1983 | 29 |
1984 | 42 |
1985 | 26 |
1986 | 21 |
1987 | 21 |
1988 | 32 |
1989 | 29 |
1990 | 47 |
1991 | 67 |
1992 | 90 |
1993 | 113 |
1994 | 137 |
1995 | 177 |
1996 | 161 |
1997 | 155 |
1998 | 122 |
1999 | 121 |
2000 | 121 |
2001 | 123 |
2002 | 88 |
2003 | 76 |
2004 | 94 |
2005 | 65 |
2006 | 75 |
2007 | 73 |
2008 | 56 |
2009 | 43 |
2010 | 43 |
2011 | 38 |
2012 | 17 |
2013 | 18 |
2014 | 22 |
2015 | 24 |
2016 | 20 |
2017 | 20 |
2018 | 24 |
2019 | 19 |
2020 | 20 |
2021 | 19 |
2022 | 28 |
2023 | 23 |
2024 | 15 |