Kianna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kianna

What is the meaning of the name Kianna ?

The baby name Kianna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AN-uh (IPA: /kiˈænə/), also commonly kee-AH-nah (IPA: /kiˈɑːnə/).

Kianna is Hawaiian, Irish, Persian in Origin.

Kianna is a modern English feminine name that rose in North America in the late 20th century, most often viewed as an elaborated spelling of Kiana or as a blend of Kia and Anna. Through Kiana, it connects to several traditions: in Hawaiian, Kiana is the local form of Diana, carrying the sense of “divine” or “heavenly”; in Persian use it relates to Kian, meaning “royal” or “of kings”; and in Irish contexts it echoes Ciana, from Cian, “ancient, enduring.”

Variants and cognates include Kiana, Keanna, Keana, Kyana, Kiyana, Kiyanna, and Kienna; short forms include Kia, Kiki, and Anna. Kianna appeared on U.S. charts from the 1990s into the 2010s, aligning with a broader taste for lyrical, vowel-rich names and creative spellings. Its layered etymologies allow appealing interpretations - goddess-like grace, royal poise, or timeless endurance - while the doubled n lends a balanced look and a distinct identity.