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Kaianna

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Pronounced ky-AN-ah /kaɪˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend of Kai (Hawaiian, 'sea'; also other roots) and Anna ('grace; favor'). No single fixed source; routes layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft blend: Kaianna joins Kai ('sea') and Anna ('grace') (said 'ky-AN-ah'). Routes are layered, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern blend of Kai (Hawaiian, 'sea'; also other roots) and Anna ('grace; favor'). No single fixed source; routes layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#10768 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219952022

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

Kaianna blends Kai ('sea') and Anna ('grace'), landing melodic and modern. As a blend it has no single fixed source -- routes layered, which we note. Extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'ky-AN-ah').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Kaianna braids Kai (Hawaiian, 'sea') with Anna ('grace; favor') -- a soft, current name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'ky-AN-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kaianna — Kai/Anna blend; layered

Variations

KaianaKayannaKaiannah

Nicknames

KaiAnna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaianna mean?

Kaianna blends Kai (Hawaiian, 'sea') and Anna ('grace'); it has no single fixed source, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kaianna?

It's said ky-AN-ah /kaɪˈæn.ə/ -- 3 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaianna a boy or girl name?

Kaianna is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaianna?

Kaianna is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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