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Keanna

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Pronounced kee-AH-nah /kiˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kiana — variously a feminine of Keane ('ancient; sharp'), the Hawaiian Kiana (a form of Diana, 'divine/moon goddess'), and a Ke- + Anna ('grace') blend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ancient; grace: Keanna spells Kiana — lyrical and soft. Modern, sweet, and warm (said 'kee-AH-nah').
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Origin LowIrish, Hawaiian
MeaningA spelling of Kiana — variously a feminine of Keane ('ancient; sharp'), the Hawaiian Kiana (a form of Diana, 'divine/moon goddess'), and a Ke- + Anna ('grace') blend; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6978 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519732025

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

Keanna is a spelling of Kiana — variously a feminine of Keane (from Irish, 'ancient; sharp'), the Hawaiian Kiana (a form of Diana, 'divine; the moon goddess'), and a modern blend of the Ke- prefix with Anna, 'grace' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern name (said 'kee-AH-nah'; nickname Kea).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, ancient-or-grace at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kiana variously ties to a feminine of Keane ('ancient; sharp', Irish), the Hawaiian Kiana (a form of Diana, the moon goddess), and a Ke- + Anna ('grace') blend — Keanna is a spelling, lyrical and soft (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kiana — routes layered

Variations

KianaKeanaKianna

Nicknames

Kea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keanna mean?

Keanna spells Kiana — variously 'ancient' (Keane), 'moon goddess' (Diana), and 'grace' (Anna); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keanna?

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

Is Keanna a boy or girl name?

Keanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Keanna?

Keanna is a rare name in the U.S.

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