Kiana
Peaked at #190 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1962, Kiana has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kiana — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#190
in 1996
Current rank
#721
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1962–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1962, Kiana reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #190 nationally with 1,585 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #909 (2014) to #721 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Kiana ranks #721 nationally for girls, with 390 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #721 | 390 |
| 2023 | #725 | 388 |
| 2022 | #754 | 382 |
| 2021 | #784 | 362 |
| 2020 | #899 | 294 |
| 2019 | #945 | 280 |
| 2018 | #885 | 306 |
| 2017 | #926 | 286 |
Kiana — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5950
in 1989
Last ranked
#10533
in 1998
Years tracked
3
1989–1998
Trend
Falling
Kiana was already at its most popular for boys in 1989 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5950), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Kiana hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1998, when it stood at #10533.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #10,533 | 5 |
| 1996 | #8,514 | 6 |
| 1989 | #5,950 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kiana most popular?
Kiana was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #190 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kiana becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kiana?
At least 26,345 babies have been recorded with the name Kiana in the US since 1962, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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