Kianna Girl

Popularity: #818 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkee-AH-nah / kiˈɑːnə

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'God is gracious'; English: 'the ancient one'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kianna is often considered a modern variation of the name Kiana, which has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the name Kiann, which means 'God is gracious.' The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend towards unique and phonetically appealing names for girls.

Trend Summary

Kianna has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s.

Similar Names

TianaBriannaLeannaRihannaShianaDianaLianaSienna

Variants

  • Kiana
  • Kyanne

International Variants

  • Kiana (Hawaiian)
  • Kiana (Irish)

Famous people named Kianna

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Fictional characters named Kianna

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Sibling Suggestions

KiaraKiraKylieKeiraKianaKaitlyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kianna was first seen in the United States in 1971. Kianna has ranked as high as #898 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kianna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kianna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 20
24%
CA 17
21%
FL 13
16%
AZ 7
9%
GA 5
6%
IL 5
6%
LA 5
6%
NY 5
6%
PA 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19716
19735
197413
197513
197615
197725
197830
197920
198030
198126
198233
198345
198433
198532
198642
198743
198871
198980
1990119
1991112
1992181
1993179
1994262
1995376
1996366
1997366
1998353
1999399
2000401
2001379
2002362
2003303
2004328
2005300
2006356
2007319
2008271
2009248
2010246
2011205
2012180
2013145
2014105
2015111
2016106
2017107
2018113
201998
2020123
2021137
2022136
2023118
2024132