UK girl's name
Kaianna
A feminine name of uncertain etymology, perhaps of Hawaiian origin meaning "sea beauty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaianna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaianna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kaianna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kaianna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaianna ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Kaianna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaianna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kaianna mean?
The name Kaianna is a modern invented name that does not have a definitive origin or etymology. It is a combination of two names, Kai and Anna, which likely inspired its creation.
Kai is a name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "sea" or "ocean." It has been used as a given name for both males and females in Hawaii and other Pacific Island cultures. The name Kai has a long history of usage in this region, dating back to ancient times.
Anna, on the other hand, is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name in various cultures, including Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, and has been used for centuries.
While the name Kaianna itself does not have a significant historical reference or appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century.
Due to its recent origin, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from the distant past who bore the name Kaianna. However, as a unique and modern name, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and other Western countries.
It is worth mentioning that names like Kaianna, which combine elements from different cultures and languages, have become increasingly popular in recent decades as a reflection of diverse cultural backgrounds and a desire for unique and meaningful names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kaianna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaianna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaianna
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaianna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaianna in the UK right now?
In 2011, Kaianna was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaianna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Kaianna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaianna?
A feminine name of uncertain etymology, perhaps of Hawaiian origin meaning "sea beauty".
How many people are called Kaianna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kaianna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.