Kyana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Arabic "Qiyana" meaning "obedient".
Name Census estimates that about 2,105 living Americans carry the first name Kyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kyana today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyana births was 1995 (116 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyana. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kyana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 162,829 Americans
Peak year
1995
116 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,511
Tracked since 1974
Census
Kyana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,715 people with the first name Kyana, which placed it at #8,455 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,455
National first-name rank
People counted
1.7K
1,715 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
47.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kyana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kyana is Black at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.4%) and White (14.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kyana described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kyana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American47.0% · 806
- Hispanic or Latino24.4% · 418
- White14.4% · 247
- Two or more races10.1% · 173
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 49
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 22
Popularity
Kyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyana from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 790 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyana 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 Kyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Kyana, while Wisconsin, Michigan, District of Columbia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyana
The name Kyana is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kyana," which means "beautiful" or "lovely." This name gained popularity during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE, and was often given to girls born into Brahmin families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyana can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the epic, Kyana is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph, known for her beauty and grace.
During the medieval period in India, the name Kyana was closely associated with Hindu mythology and religious texts. It was often used to refer to various goddesses and celestial beings, further reinforcing its connection to beauty and divinity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kyana. One of the earliest recorded figures was Kyana Devi, a 7th-century Indian princess and patron of the arts, who was known for her support of poets and scholars during her reign.
In the 12th century, Kyana Sundari was a renowned Indian poet and scholar, renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature. Her works explored themes of love, devotion, and philosophical musings.
During the 16th century, Kyana Bai was a influential Indian courtesan and dancer, who was highly celebrated for her grace and talent in the art of Kathak dance. She was a prominent figure in the court of the Mughal Empire and is said to have influenced the cultural landscape of the time.
In the 19th century, Kyana Zail was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary, who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was known for her bravery and unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian independence.
Another notable figure was Kyana Iyer, a 20th-century Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who was instrumental in reviving and preserving the ancient Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam. She was awarded several prestigious honors for her contributions to the arts and cultural preservation.
While the name Kyana has its roots in ancient India, it has since gained popularity across various cultures and regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its association with beauty, grace, and cultural significance remains a common thread throughout its historical journey.
People
Kyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyana 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
Kyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyana 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 162,829 US residents.
Is Kyana a common name?
We classify Kyana as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyana was 1995, when 116 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyana is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kyana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,715 people with the name Kyana, or 0.57 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,455 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kyana in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kyana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kyana appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,716 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kyana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kyana is Black at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.4%) and White (14.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kyana most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kyana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.0% (806 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kyana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyana 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 Kyana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyana 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 Kyana 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.
How many Americans are named Kyana?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.