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Kiana is a feminine name used in Hawaiian and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Hawaiian form of Diana. It was brought to wider attention in the late 1980s, likely by the Hawaiian fitness instructor Kiana Tom (1965-), who had a television show on ESPN beginning in 1988." It ranked #743 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, hawaiian form of Diana. It was brought to wider attention in the late 1980s, likely by the Hawaiian fitness instructor Kiana Tom (1965-), who had a television show on ESPN beginning in 1988. The entry lists its usage as Hawaiian, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kiana ranked #743 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #743 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kiana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: hawaiian form of Diana.
Is Kiana a popular name?
Kiana ranked #743 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kiana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kiana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kiana (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
