Holding steady.
Popularity of Keyanah since 1992
Babies named Keyanah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keyanah is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1992, during a period when inventive, melodious names ending in -ah were gaining traction. Its use peaked in 1998, the year it reached its highest recorded number of births, though it never entered the national top 1,000. Since then, the trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent number of parents choosing the name each year, reflecting its niche appeal. As a name with no specific cultural or linguistic roots, Keyanah offers a blank canvas for families drawn to its soft, flowing sound and contemporary feel.
Keyanah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1992. It likely draws from the phonetic patterns of names such as Keiana (a variant of Kiana) or Kiana itself, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The addition of the -ah suffix reflects a trend in feminine names during the 1990s. Its use has remained rare, with a peak in 1998 and stable low frequency since then.
“Keyanah” around the world
Where Keyanah 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: Keya, Kiki, Ana
Sibling names for Keyanah
Names that share Keyanah's style, for a brother or sister.
