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Kaiana

♀ Girl

Pronounced ky-AH-nuh /kaɪˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Kaiana is a Hawaiian name, borne notably by the 18th-century chief Kaiana, an early Hawaiian traveler abroad. As a girl's name it reads graceful and heritage-linked, noted here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Hawaiian name: Kaiana recalls the historical chief Kaiana (said 'ky-AH-nuh').
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningKaiana is a Hawaiian name, borne notably by the 18th-century chief Kaiana, an early Hawaiian traveler abroad. As a girl's name it reads graceful and heritage-linked, noted here respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12713 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a name, Kaiana is Hawaiian, carried by the notable chief Kaiana of the late 1700s. Used for a girl it reads soft and heritage-rich, noted with respect. A flowing, three-beat pick (said 'ky-AH-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, graceful, and rooted.

Did you know? Kaiana is a Hawaiian name tied to the 18th-century chief Kaiana, one of the first Hawaiians to travel widely abroad. Rooted and graceful, noted respectfully, said 'ky-AH-nuh'.
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Kaiana — Hawaiian name; historical chief Kaiana

Variations

KaiannaKaianeKayana

Nicknames

KaiAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaiana mean?

Kaiana is a Hawaiian name, borne notably by the 18th-century chief Kaiana.

How do you pronounce Kaiana?

It's said ky-AH-nuh /kaɪˈɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaiana a boy or girl name?

Kaiana is used here as a girl's name; the historical chief Kaiana was a man.

How popular is Kaiana?

Kaiana is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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