Qiana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkee-AH-nah / kiˈɑːnəAmerican; African
Meaning
American: 'silky'; African: 'a form of Kiana'
Historical & Cultural Background
Qiana is a modern name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is often associated with the luxurious synthetic fabric of the same name, which gained popularity in the 1960s. The name has also been linked to African origins, where it is considered a variant of Kiana. Its unique sound and spelling have contributed to its appeal in contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Qiana has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the 1970s and a decline in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kiana
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Qiana was first seen in the United States in 1970. Qiana has ranked as high as #745 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, New York, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Qiana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Qiana (1999)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1970 | 6 |
1971 | 16 |
1972 | 9 |
1973 | 25 |
1974 | 50 |
1975 | 87 |
1976 | 114 |
1977 | 250 |
1978 | 372 |
1979 | 332 |
1980 | 209 |
1981 | 158 |
1982 | 97 |
1983 | 71 |
1984 | 75 |
1985 | 46 |
1986 | 49 |
1987 | 24 |
1988 | 30 |
1989 | 22 |
1990 | 39 |
1991 | 23 |
1992 | 45 |
1993 | 29 |
1994 | 34 |
1995 | 35 |
1996 | 31 |
1997 | 30 |
1998 | 12 |
1999 | 22 |
2000 | 23 |
2001 | 16 |
2002 | 17 |
2003 | 10 |
2004 | 15 |
2005 | 17 |
2006 | 12 |
2007 | 19 |
2008 | 10 |
2009 | 11 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 9 |
2012 | 10 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 9 |
2015 | 5 |
2016 | 8 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 11 |
2019 | 6 |
2020 | 12 |
2022 | 5 |
2023 | 7 |
2024 | 17 |