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Keianna

kee-AH-nuh · Of debated origin; possibly a modern blend of Keisha and Anna, or a variant of Kiana, which may derive from the Hawaiian name Kiana meaning 'divine'.

Peak popularity
1999
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2000

Declining since 2000.

Popularity of Keianna since 1979

Babies named Keianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

183654198020002020Most births 1999Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s7
1980s128
1990s380
2000s345
2010s159
2020s25

Meaning & origin

Keianna is a modern American invention that first entered Social Security records in 1979, a time when creative name constructions were on the rise. The name reached its highest documented usage in 1999, its peak year, though it never entered the national top 1000. After 2000, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a shift away from elaborate coined names. Keianna does not appear in any top state lists, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country. Its formation echoes the pattern of other -anna suffixed names, but no traditional etymology is established.

Keianna first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, during a period when inventive name combinations were popular. It is likely a modern coinage blending phonetic elements from names like Keisha, Kiana, or Keely with the common suffix -anna. There is no evidence of ancient or traditional roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kei, Kiki, Anna

Variants: Kiana, Keanna, Keianna, Kianna

Sibling names for Keianna

Names that share Keianna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kiana, Mya, Anaya, Sanaa, Leila

Brothers: Kai, Jaden, Elijah, Amir, Isaiah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keianna mean?
The meaning of Keianna is uncertain. It is a modern name, probably formed from sounds of other names, so it does not have a traditional meaning. Some consider it a variant of Kiana, which may mean 'divine' in Hawaiian, but this connection is not certain.
How popular is Keianna?
Keianna has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names. Its peak usage was in 1999, when it was given to a modest number of girls. Since 2000, its usage has been falling.
Is Keianna a boy or girl name?
Keianna is almost exclusively used for girls.