Rising since 2020, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Keyana since 1972
Babies named Keyana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 709 |
| 1990s | 1,427 |
| 2000s | 1,082 |
| 2010s | 344 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Keyana is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It reached its peak popularity in 1995 but has remained relatively rare. In 2025, it ranked 5,917, with approximately 1 in 80,363 baby girls receiving the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2020, indicating a modest resurgence. While its origins are uncertain, it fits a pattern of invented names with melodic suffixes. It is almost exclusively used for girls.
Keyana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, likely as a modern coinage or respelling of names like Kiana or Keanna. It may draw influence from the popular -ana suffix or from similar-sounding names. The name has seen steady but infrequent use, with a peak in 1995.
“Keyana” around the world
Where Keyana 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: Key, Kiki
Sibling names for Keyana
Names that share Keyana's style, for a brother or sister.
