Kiahna
A feminine name of American origin meaning "bright, shining one".
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Kiahna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kiahna today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiahna births was 2007 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiahna. 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
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
2007
28 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,773
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Kiahna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kiahna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 195 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiahna 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 Kiahna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kiahnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Kiahna, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiahna
The name Kiahna is believed to have its origins in the Native American Navajo language. It is derived from the word "kia," which means "willow tree," and "hna," meaning "wanderer" or "traveler." The name is thought to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century among the Navajo people, who are indigenous to the Southwestern United States.
While the name Kiahna does not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is deeply rooted in the Navajo culture and traditions. The willow tree holds great significance in Navajo folklore and is often associated with healing, strength, and resilience. The combination of "kia" and "hna" suggests a person who is adaptable, resilient, and able to navigate through life's challenges, much like a willow tree that bends but does not break.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kiahna can be found in the late 20th century. Kiahna Ross (born 1984) is a professional basketball player from the United States who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx.
Another notable figure named Kiahna is Kiahna Jurmu (born 1985), a Finnish actress and model. She has appeared in several Finnish television shows and films, showcasing her talent and versatility as a performer.
In the realm of literature, Kiahna Trask (born 1970) is an acclaimed author and poet from the United States. Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of the human experience.
Kiahna Williams (born 1992) is a Canadian athlete who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics as a sprinter, representing her country on the world stage.
Kiahna Malloy (born 1988) is an American entrepreneur and fashion designer. She founded her own clothing line, which celebrates her Navajo heritage and promotes sustainable fashion practices.
These individuals, spanning various fields and backgrounds, have carried the name Kiahna with pride, representing its rich cultural heritage and the unique qualities it embodies.
People
Kiahna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiahna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiahna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiahna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiahna 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 766,788 US residents.
Is Kiahna a common name?
We classify Kiahna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 455 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiahna most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiahna was 2007, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiahna is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kiahna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiahna 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.
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.