Hawaiian · English

Kiana

Pronounced kee-AH-nahShare

Meaning: Hawaiian form of Diana; divine

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

In Hawaiian usage Kiana adapts Diana to Hawaiian sounds. This route is distinct from similarly spelled names with other cultural origins; the Diana connection supplies the inherited meaning.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Kiana comes from Hawaiian and English.

English · Spanish

Ailani

Uncertain; possibly from ʻAilani or Aylín

FamiliarRising
English · Portuguese

Samara

Possibly a place name or winged seed

Familiar
English · Italian

Siena

Place and color name associated with Siena

Familiar
Hawaiian

Kalea

Joy; happiness

Uncommon
Indian · English

Anaya

Meaning and origin uncertain

FamiliarRising
English

Elora

Probably a modern coinage

Familiar
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