UK boy's name
Kiano
A variation of the name Keanu of Hawaiian origin meaning "the cool breeze".
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.
Kiano is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiano popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Kiano. 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
- • Kiano ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 boys were registered as Kiano.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiano as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Kiano mean?
The name Kiano is a relatively modern name that is thought to have originated in Hawaii. It is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian word "kia," which means "to stand tall" or "to be strong and steadfast." The name has its roots in the Polynesian culture and language, which has had a significant influence on Hawaiian names and traditions.
While the name Kiano does not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and other Western countries. The earliest recorded use of the name Kiano is relatively recent, with records showing it being used as a first name in the late 20th century.
One of the earliest known people to bear the name Kiano was Kiano Liufau, an American football player who played quarterback for the University of Colorado Boulder from 2013 to 2016. He was born in 1995 and hails from Tacoma, Washington.
Another notable figure with the name Kiano is Kiano Lester, an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. He was born in 1995 and is from Mount Druitt, New South Wales.
In the realm of music, there is Kiano Cadogan, a British singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born in 1991 and is known for his work with artists like Little Mix and Dua Lipa.
Kiano Gomez is a Mexican-American artist and designer who is known for his vibrant and colorful murals and street art. He was born in 1992 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Lastly, Kiano Lemalu is a New Zealand-born actor and director who has worked in both film and television. He was born in 1985 and is best known for his roles in shows like "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and "Spartacus."
While the name Kiano may not have a long and ancient history, it has gained popularity in recent years and has been embraced by families of various cultural backgrounds, reflecting the increasingly diverse and multicultural societies we live in today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kiano over time
The chart below shows babies named Kiano registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Kiano, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiano by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiano 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 | #3760 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3895 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3307 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kiano
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kiano: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kiano in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kiano was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kiano most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Kiano in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kiano?
A variation of the name Keanu of Hawaiian origin meaning "the cool breeze".
How many people are called Kiano in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Kiano 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.