UK girl's name
Keiana
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, perhaps a combination of "Keah" and "Ana".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keiana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keiana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2005 to 2019. 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Keiana. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keiana ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 girls were registered as Keiana.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keiana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
5 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Keiana mean?
The name Keiana is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language, where it is derived from the words "keiki" meaning child and "ana" meaning golden or radiant. This suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe a child with a radiant or golden appearance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Keiana dates back to the late 18th century, when it was documented in Hawaiian genealogical records. It is likely that the name was in use among the indigenous Hawaiian population prior to this time, but written records from that era are scarce.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Keiana was Keiana Kekuaokalani, a Hawaiian chieftess who lived in the late 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Kamehameha I and is said to have played a significant role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.
Another notable figure named Keiana was Keiana Keaweamahi, a Hawaiian princess and member of the royal family in the early 19th century. She was known for her beauty and her involvement in the preservation of Hawaiian cultural traditions.
In the late 19th century, the name Keiana was also used by Keiana Lilikoi, a renowned Hawaiian musician and dancer who helped to popularize traditional Hawaiian music and dance worldwide.
During the early 20th century, the name Keiana gained some popularity outside of Hawaii, with several notable figures bearing the name. One example is Keiana Waimea, a Native American activist and advocate for indigenous rights, who was born in 1920 and played a significant role in the fight for tribal sovereignty and land rights.
Another historical figure named Keiana was Keiana Kalani, a Hawaiian artist and cultural preservationist who lived from 1925 to 2010. She was widely recognized for her efforts in reviving and promoting traditional Hawaiian arts, such as weaving and wood carving.
While the name Keiana has its roots in Hawaiian culture, it has since been adopted and used across various communities, with each individual and family likely imbuing it with their own personal meanings and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keiana over time
The chart below shows babies named Keiana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keiana, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keiana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keiana 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 | #5495 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4021 | 13 | 3 |
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Names similar to Keiana
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- 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
Keiana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keiana in the UK right now?
In 2019, Keiana was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keiana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Keiana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keiana?
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, perhaps a combination of "Keah" and "Ana".
How many people are called Keiana in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Keiana across the 7 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.