The baby name Kayanna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪˈænə/ (KAY-AN-uh).
Kayanna is English in Origin.
The baby name Kayanna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪˈænə/ (KAY-AN-uh).
Kayanna is English in Origin.
Kayanna is a modern English blend combining Kay, used on its own or as a short form of Katherine (Greek katharos, "pure"), with Anna, from Hebrew Channah, "grace, favor." As a compound, the name is often interpreted as "pure grace," though many parents simply enjoy the smooth Kay- + -anna structure and its friendly, flowing sound.
The name rose in late-20th-century North America alongside other Kay- and -anna creations and has seen sporadic use in U.S. records since the 1990s, remaining uncommon but familiar. Spellings and related forms include Kayana, Kay-Anna, Kayannah, Keyanna, Keianna, and Keanna; nicknames Kay, Kaye, or Yanna are typical. Kayanna is sometimes linked to Kiana/Keana (the Hawaiian form of Diana), which lends an alternate nuance of "divine." Its flexibility across spellings and cultures makes it a contemporary choice with classic roots in both Katherine and Anna.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #235 | 25 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2014 | #302 | 7 | 2,797 |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #895 | 22 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Kayanna is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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