Qiana Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkee-AH-nah / kiˈɑːnə

American; 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

International Variants

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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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
197116
19729
197325
197450
197587
1976114
1977250
1978372
1979332
1980209
1981158
198297
198371
198475
198546
198649
198724
198830
198922
199039
199123
199245
199329
199434
199535
199631
199730
199812
199922
200023
200116
200217
200310
200415
200517
200612
200719
200810
200911
20109
20119
201210
20139
20149
20155
20168
20178
201811
20196
202012
20225
20237
202417