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Khiana

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Pronounced kee-AH-nuh /kiˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Khiana is a Kh-forward respelling of Kiana, itself a name of uncertain and much-discussed origin, popularly linked to Hawaiian phrasing or read as a blend of Kia and Anna. No single documented root has been confirmed; the routes are uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing three-beat name: Khiana respells Kiana, a name of much-discussed, uncertain roots (said 'kee-AH-nuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningKhiana is a Kh-forward respelling of Kiana, itself a name of uncertain and much-discussed origin, popularly linked to Hawaiian phrasing or read as a blend of Kia and Anna. No single documented root has been confirmed; the routes are uncertain here.

U.S. rank (2020)#14310 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Khiana respells Kiana, a modern name that rose in U.S. use without a single confirmed source. No established naming lineage has been documented; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kee-AH-nuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records under this spelling. Rare, modern, and respelling-style.

Did you know? Khiana is a Kh-spelling of Kiana, a name whose own origin is debated -- popularly linked to Hawaiian phrasing or read as a Kia + Anna blend, which we note plainly (said 'kee-AH-nuh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Khiana — Kiana respelling; own origin debated and uncertain

Variations

KianaKiannaKhianna

Nicknames

KhiAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khiana mean?

Khiana is a respelling of Kiana, a modern name whose own origin is debated and uncertain.

How do you pronounce Khiana?

It's said kee-AH-nuh /kiˈɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Khiana a boy or girl name?

Khiana is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Khiana?

Khiana is extremely rare in the U.S. under this spelling.