Declining since 1999, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Keiana since 1976
Babies named Keiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 500 |
| 2000s | 457 |
| 2010s | 176 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Keiana is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1976, but it truly gained traction in the 1990s, peaking in 1999. Since then, its popularity has been falling. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a creative spelling of Kiana or a blend of popular name elements. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, with about 1 in 321,453 girls receiving the name. It has not been associated with any specific top states, suggesting a broad but low usage across the country. Keiana remains a relatively rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Keiana is a name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1976. It does not have a clear etymological lineage; it may be a blend of popular sounds or a respelling of names like Kiana or Keanna. The name's rise in the 1990s suggests it is a modern American coinage, likely influenced by the trend of creative, melodic names ending in 'ana' or 'iana'.
“Keiana” around the world
Where Keiana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei, Kiki, Ana
Sibling names for Keiana
Names that share Keiana's style, for a brother or sister.
