ThinkabaraKiana: meaning and origin
Kiana
“Divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🌺 Hawaiian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- K
About the name Kiana
Kiana is a girl’s name from the Hawaiian tradition. Its meaning is “divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana”. Names from the Hawaiian language, full of sea, sky and flowers — like Leilani, Kai, Kalani and Malia.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hawaiian names
- Kai 🧒Sea (Hawaiian); also has meanings in Japanese, Welsh and Scandinavian · Hawaiian
- Kalani 🧒The heavens · Hawaiian
- Leilani 👧Heavenly flowers · Hawaiian
- Malia 👧The Hawaiian form of Mary · Hawaiian
- Moana 👧Ocean, deep sea · Hawaiian
- Nalani 👧The calm of the heavens · Hawaiian
Sibling name ideas (Hawaiian, boys)
More girl names starting with K
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Keira 👧Little dark one · Irish
- Keisha 👧Favorite, alive · African American
- Kennedy 👧Helmeted chief; from an Irish surname · Irish
- Kiara 👧Light, bright; a modern name with Italian and Irish echoes · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Kiana mean?
Kiana is a name of Hawaiian origin. It means: divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana.
Is Kiana a boy or girl name?
Kiana is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Kiana have?
Kiana has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.