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Kayana

Girl name · American · English

Kayana is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Kayana has the names Ayan and Ana hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kayana would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKayana peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kayana you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kayana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 107,527 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKayana first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Kayana

US births per million girls, 1978–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kayana

Kayana is a girl name of American and English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American namesEnglish names

Other spellings of Kayana

Girl name: Kayanna

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Questions about the name Kayana

What is the origin of the name Kayana?

Kayana is American and English in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Kayana turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Kayana a boy or girl name?

Kayana is a girl name. In 2025, 15 US girls were named Kayana.

How popular is the name Kayana?

Kayana ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #2,812. Over the last five years it has slipped 504 places.

What names are similar to Kayana?

If you like Kayana, you might also like Kayanna. Kayanna is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kayana?

Kayana is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.