Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Kyna since 1951
Babies named Kyna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 267 |
| 1980s | 245 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Kyna is an uncommon name that first entered U.S. records in 1951, though its origins remain uncertain. It may be a modern respelling or a derivative of the Welsh name Kynan, meaning 'chief' or 'leader.' The name experienced a modest peak in 1977, but its usage has been in decline since 1985. In recent years, Kyna has not ranked among the top 1,000 names, and its 1-in-N incidence is unreported, indicating its rarity. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered use. While its etymology is debated, Kyna fits the pattern of short, K-starting names that gained attention in the mid-20th century.
Kyna first appeared in U.S. records in 1951, but its usage is sparse and its origin unclear. It may be a respelling of Kena, a name of debated meaning, or a shortened form of names like Kynan, which in Welsh means 'chief' or 'leader.' Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage influenced by the trendy 'K' sound and the popular '-na' suffix. The name saw a peak in 1977 but has been declining since the mid-1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyn
Sibling names for Kyna
Names that share Kyna's style, for a brother or sister.
