The baby name khiana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AH-nuh (/kiːˈɑːnə/).
The baby name khiana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AH-nuh (/kiːˈɑːnə/).
khiana is in Origin.
Khiana is a contemporary spelling of Kiana, blending global roots. In Hawaiian, Kiana is the local form of Diana, thus carrying the sense “divine” or “heavenly.” In Persian (Kīyānā/کیانا), it is used as a feminine name meaning “essence” or “nature.” The kh- opening reflects transliteration habits in Arabic- and South Asian–speaking contexts, giving the name a distinctive look without altering the usual kee-AH-na/kee-AH-nuh pronunciation.
The name entered wider English-language use in the late 20th century alongside variants popular in African-American communities such as Qiana/Quiana. Khiana remains less common than Kiana but sees steady, modern use in the U.S., U.K., and diaspora communities. Related spellings and cousins include Kiana, Khianna, Khiyanna, Kiyana, Kyana, Keana, Keanna, Quiana/Qiana; short forms include Kia and Ana. Overall, Khiana combines the elegance of Diana’s legacy with a contemporary, multicultural flair.
khiana is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 16 times, across 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
khiana is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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