Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Kayana since 1978
Babies named Kayana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kayana's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 239 |
| 2000s | 394 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Kayana is a rare and modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1978. Its popularity peaked in 1999, though it remains uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 7,133, meaning approximately 1 in every 107,151 newborns receives the name. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades, suggesting it may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, phonetic name without deep historical roots. Its spelling is straightforward and fits well with contemporary naming trends that favor soft, melodic endings.
Kayana first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1970s, likely as a modern coinage blending sounds from names such as Kayla or Diana, or as a variant of the Spanish surname Cayana. Its sporadic use and lack of clear linguistic roots suggest it is a creative formation rather than a traditional name.
“Kayana” around the world
Where Kayana 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: Kay, Kaya, Kiki
Sibling names for Kayana
Names that share Kayana's style, for a brother or sister.
