UK girl's name
Kieana
Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "Mary's little reflection".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kieana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kieana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2006. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kieana. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kieana ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Kieana.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kieana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kieana mean?
The name Kieana appears to be a modern invented name, likely derived from the Hawaiian name Keana or the Maori name Kiana, both of which have meanings related to light or brightness. It does not seem to have a long historical lineage or cultural significance.
The name Keana is a Hawaiian name meaning "the light" or "brightness". It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'ke ana', which refers to the light or radiance of the sun or moon. This name has been in use in Hawaii for centuries, but it was not widely popular until more recent times.
The name Kiana has its origins in the Maori language of New Zealand. It is a combination of the Maori words 'ki' meaning "towards" and 'ana' meaning "light" or "radiance". So, the name Kiana can be interpreted as "towards the light" or "bright". This name has been used by the Maori people for generations.
While the name Kieana does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or scriptures, it is likely a modern variant or combination of the Hawaiian and Maori names Keana and Kiana, respectively.
As for notable individuals with the name Kieana throughout history, there are very few recorded examples. One of the earliest known individuals with this name is Kieana Aiono, a Samoan-American artist and designer born in 1989. Another is Kieana Pauline Kau'ikakalā, a Hawaiian educator and community leader born in the late 19th century.
Beyond these individuals, it is difficult to find many other historical figures with the name Kieana, as it appears to be a relatively modern and uncommon name. However, it is possible that there are other lesser-known individuals who have carried this name throughout history, but records of them are scarce or incomplete.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kieana over time
The chart below shows babies named Kieana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kieana, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kieana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kieana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4487 | 6 | 2 |
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- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
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FAQ
Kieana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kieana in the UK right now?
In 2006, Kieana was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kieana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Kieana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kieana?
Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "Mary's little reflection".
How many people are called Kieana in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kieana across the 2 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.