Rising since 1997, #2,719 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaliana since 1997
Babies named Kaliana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kaliana's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 428 |
| 2020s | 284 |
Meaning & origin
Kaliana is a modern English invention, first recorded in U.S. data in 1997. It has been steadily rising in usage, reaching a rank of 2,719 in 2025, its peak year so far. Approximately 1 in 25,512 newborn girls receive this name. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely blends the name Kali with the popular suffix -ana, a pattern seen in many contemporary names. Top states for the name include Ohio, North Carolina, and New York, suggesting broad geographic appeal. Kaliana's trajectory is upward, reflecting the ongoing trend for melodic, multi-syllable names for girls.
Kaliana is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the name 'Kali' (itself a short form of various names or a separate given name) with the fashionable suffix '-ana', which appears in names like Ariana and Juliana. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, consistent with the trend of creating melodic, multi-syllable names for girls. There is no established historical or linguistic root; its appeal lies in its contemporary sound rather than ancient derivation.
Where Kaliana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kaliana” around the world
Where Kaliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kali, Liana, Ana
Sibling names for Kaliana
Names that share Kaliana's style, for a brother or sister.
