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Keana

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Pronounced kee-AH-nah /kiˈɑ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient; enduring' (from cian); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Cool mountain breeze; ancient: Keana is a feminine of Keanu/Kian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kee-AH-nah').
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Origin LowHawaiian, Irish
MeaningA feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient; enduring' (from cian); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6977 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,738

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519702025

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

Keana is a feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient; enduring' (from cian; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kee-AH-nah'; nickname Kea).

In the U.S. it appears across Hawaiian and Irish-influenced families. Rare, cool-mountain-breeze at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Keanu is Hawaiian for 'the cool mountain breeze' and Kian Irish for 'ancient; enduring' — Keana is a feminine form, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Keanu — routes layered

Variations

KianaKeannaKianna

Nicknames

Kea

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Kianna— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keana mean?

Keana is a feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian 'cool mountain breeze' and Irish 'ancient'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keana?

It's said kee-AH-nah /kiˈɑ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keana a boy or girl name?

Keana is a girl's name.

How popular is Keana?

Keana is a rare name in the U.S.

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