Rising since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kianah since 1990
Babies named Kianah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Kianah is a rare and modern name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1990. Though it has never been common, it reached its highest rank in 2000 at number 14,942. Since 2021, the name has been rising slowly, suggesting a niche appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding option. The name's peak year was 2000, when it achieved its highest recorded usage. Kianah's etymology is unclear, but it is generally considered a creative respelling of the more established name Kiana, itself of Irish or Persian origin. The use of the '-ah' suffix gives it a soft, feminine quality. No top states were recorded for this name, indicating its use is scattered.
Kianah is a modern coinage that emerged in the 1990s. It likely derives from the name Kiana, which itself is a variant of the Irish name Kian (meaning 'ancient') or a respelling of the Persian name Kiana. The suffix -ah adds a feminizing touch. Its use has been concentrated in the United States, with a peak in 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Ana, Kia
Sibling names for Kianah
Names that share Kianah's style, for a brother or sister.
