UK girl's name
Keyana
Feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a Native American language.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keyana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keyana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 6 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Keyana. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keyana ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 6 girls were registered as Keyana.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keyana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
6 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Keyana mean?
The name Keyana is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the word "keya," which means "body" or "physical form." This suggests that the name Keyana may have been associated with physical beauty or strength.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "keya," which is closely tied to the spiritual and philosophical beliefs of Hinduism. However, there is no direct mention of the name Keyana itself in these texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Keyana can be traced back to the 7th century CE in parts of present-day India and Bangladesh. During this time, the name was primarily given to female children born into Hindu families.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Keyana was Keyana Devi, a Hindu princess who lived in the 9th century CE in the region of Bengal. She was renowned for her beauty and her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another notable figure was Keyana Bharati, a 12th-century Hindu scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy. She was born in 1118 CE and lived in the city of Varanasi, which was a prominent center of learning at the time.
In the 14th century, Keyana Namaskar was a renowned Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who was revered for her wisdom and her ability to guide seekers on the path of self-realization. She was born in 1312 CE in the region of Gujarat and traveled extensively throughout India, sharing her teachings with people from all walks of life.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a Keyana Begum, who was a prominent figure in the royal court of the Mughal Empire. She was born in 1572 CE and was known for her philanthropic efforts and her patronage of the arts and architecture.
In more recent times, Keyana Ghosh was a notable Bengali writer and social reformer who lived from 1879 to 1953. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and empowerment in India and wrote extensively on issues related to gender equality and social justice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keyana over time
The chart below shows babies named Keyana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keyana, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5625 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3681 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4144 | 11 | 3 |
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Names similar to Keyana
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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
Keyana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keyana in the UK right now?
In 2022, Keyana was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keyana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 6 babies registered as Keyana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keyana?
Feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a Native American language.
How many people are called Keyana in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Keyana across the 6 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.