Kianna
How to say it: kee-AH-nuh · /kiˈɑnə/
Variant of Kiana, itself a variant of Ciána from Irish 'cian' meaning ancient or enduring.
Kianna was the 554th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 142 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 26% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #473 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #554 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 142 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,290 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +26% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #473 |
| In France, 2025 | #540 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Appearing almost entirely in recent decades, Kianna crested in the 2000s. Well below that crest now, it looks set for renewed growth shortly.
What goes with it
Flowing across three syllables with soft and crisp touches, it keeps a gentle lilt. Kiara reflects its rhythm as a stylistic match.
Nicknames
- Kia
- Kiki
- Anna
Honouring a Kianna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kianna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
In France: #540 for girls in 2025.
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