Holding steady.
Popularity of Kajuana since 1969
Babies named Kajuana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kajuana is a rare American name first recorded in the Social Security data in 1969 during the era of creative name formation. It achieved its highest usage in 1975, the peak year, but has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, with very few births in recent decades. Its meaning remains unclear as it is a modern invention rather than a name with historical roots. Like many names from the 1970s, Kajuana reflects a cultural preference for unique, melodic names, and it has not experienced a revival. There are no recorded top states of usage, as the name appears sparsely distributed.
Kajuana is a modern American name that first appeared in the late 1960s. It likely blends sounds from names like Kajuana (a variant of Cajun) or combines a stylish prefix with a common suffix, but no clear derivation is attested. Its peak usage occurred in the mid-1970s, reflecting the era's trend for invented names with melodic endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kaj, Juana, Kaju
Sibling names for Kajuana
Names that share Kajuana's style, for a brother or sister.
