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Kianah

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

Meaning: Kianah is a modern respelling in the Kiana family. Kiana is variously read as a Hawaiian form of Diana, an Irish-influenced Kian + -a, or a modern coinage; Kianah adds a decorative -h. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing three-beat name: Kianah respells Kiana (said 'kee-AH-nuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningKianah is a modern respelling in the Kiana family. Kiana is variously read as a Hawaiian form of Diana, an Irish-influenced Kian + -a, or a modern coinage; Kianah adds a decorative -h. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#16478 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 305

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019902024

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

Kianah respells the popular Kiana. Kiana is variously explained as a Hawaiian form of Diana, an Irish-flavored Kian + -a, or simply a modern coinage, so Kianah's route is uncertain, which we note. Flowing and rare (said 'kee-AH-nuh').

It appears only in the newer, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and freshly styled.

Did you know? Kianah is a longer spin on Kiana — itself read as a Hawaiian Diana, an Irish Kian + -a, or a coinage. Its exact route stays uncertain, which we note (said 'kee-AH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 31%
References — Kianah — Respelling of Kiana; routes uncertain

Variations

KianaKiannaKeana

Nicknames

KikiAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kianah mean?

Kianah respells Kiana, read as a Hawaiian Diana, Irish Kian + -a, or a coinage; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kianah?

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

Is Kianah a boy or girl name?

Kianah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kianah?

Kianah is extremely rare and newly emerging.

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