Kaliann
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Kayla" and "Ann".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Kaliann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaliann today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaliann births was 2014 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaliann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2014
15 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,359
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kaliann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaliann from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaliann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaliann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaliann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaliann
The name Kaliann has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "kali," meaning "time" or "age," and "anna," meaning "food" or "nourishment." The name can be interpreted to mean "the sustenance or nourishment of the age."
In ancient Hindu texts, the name Kaliann is associated with the goddess Kali, who is often depicted as a fierce and powerful deity. She is revered for her role in destroying evil and protecting the innocent. The name Kaliann was likely bestowed upon individuals who were seen as embodying the strength and resilience of the goddess.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaliann can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it appeared in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions and manuscripts. One notable figure from this era was Kaliann, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, around 650 CE.
During the medieval period, the name Kaliann gained popularity among the Hindu community in India. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Kaliann Devi, a 13th-century queen and warrior from the Chahamana dynasty, known for her bravery and military prowess.
In the 16th century, Kaliann Malik, a Mughal commander and military strategist, gained recognition for his contributions to the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Akbar the Great.
Moving forward in time, Kaliann Rai was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century. Born in 1892 in Uttar Pradesh, she was a passionate advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in mobilizing support for the struggle against British colonial rule.
Another notable individual with the name Kaliann was Kaliann Banerjee, a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1915 to 1997. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms.
While the name Kaliann has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries over time, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across various fields throughout history.
People
Kaliann + last name combinations
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FAQ
Kaliann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaliann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaliann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Kaliann a common name?
We classify Kaliann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 183 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaliann most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaliann was 2014, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaliann is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaliann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaliann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaliann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaliann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaliann in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaliann can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kaliann?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.