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UK girl's name

Kiyanna

A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "pure water".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kiyanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiyanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 7 births.

This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2008 to 2018. 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 38 living people in the UK are called Kiyanna. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kiyanna ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 7 girls were registered as Kiyanna.
  • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiyanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

7 births

Estimated living

38

2026

Meaning

What does Kiyanna mean?

The name Kiyanna is a modern feminine given name that seems to have emerged in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have a clear origin from a specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables.

While the name Kiyanna may not have a deep historical background, it is possible that it was inspired by or derived from other names or words from various cultures and languages. For instance, the first syllable "Ki" could be influenced by Japanese names like Kiyoko or Kiyomi, which often include the word "kiyo" meaning "pure" or "holy." The second syllable "anna" is reminiscent of Hebrew names like Hannah, meaning "grace," or the Latin name Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah.

There are no known references to the name Kiyanna in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from specific cultures or languages. However, given its modern origin, it is not surprising that it does not appear in such historical sources.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kiyanna are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century, as it gained popularity as a unique and creative name choice. Here are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kiyanna:

1. Kiyanna Lamb (born 1992), an American professional basketball player. 2. Kiyanna Jade (born 1997), an American singer and songwriter. 3. Kiyanna Tricia Keisala (born 1987), a Finnish singer and songwriter. 4. Kiyanna Christian (born 1997), an American professional wrestler. 5. Kiyanna Lewis (born 1998), an American basketball player.

While the name Kiyanna may not have a deeply rooted historical background, its modern popularity and unique sound have made it a name choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughters.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kiyanna over time

The chart below shows babies named Kiyanna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kiyanna, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kiyanna
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Decades

Kiyanna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiyanna 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 #4851 28 7
2000s #4281 10 2

Related

Names similar to Kiyanna

FAQ

Kiyanna: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kiyanna in the UK right now?

In 2018, Kiyanna was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kiyanna most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 7 babies registered as Kiyanna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kiyanna?

A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "pure water".

How many people are called Kiyanna in the UK?

A total of 38 babies have been registered as Kiyanna across the 9 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.