Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaiana since 1995
Babies named Kaiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Kaiana entered U.S. naming records in 1995, a period when inventive, lyrical names ending in '-ana' were rising in popularity. Its usage has been extremely rare but consistent; the name peaked in 2011 and has remained stable since, never breaking into widespread use. With a current rank of 7,885 and approximately 1 in every 123,636 baby girls receiving the name in 2025, Kaiana remains a distinctive choice. Its origins are debated: it may be a modern blend of names like Kaia or Kiana, or it could draw from the Hawaiian word kaʻiana meaning 'the sea,' though evidence for the latter is thin. Parents drawn to uncommon, melodic names may find Kaiana appealing, especially if they favor names with possible nature associations.
Kaiana first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It may be a modern coinage blending the popular sound of Kaia or Kiana with the fashionable -ana suffix. Alternatively, it could be related to the Hawaiian name Kaʻiana, meaning 'the sea,' though this connection is uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Ana
Sibling names for Kaiana
Names that share Kaiana's style, for a brother or sister.
