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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kayana — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kayan|Kayani
SanskritGirl↑↑ Surging

Kayana

KY-ah-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#5505
↑↑ Surging
#5505
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5505 in 2024
5yr change
+1031 ranks
Birth frequency
6.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5505 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Kayana

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5505

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1031 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
Sanskrit RootIndianModern3-syllableGirlRareSoft FeelContemporary
Character
pure and cherished
STRONG
High confidence

Kayana is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5505 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1031 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5505 · very rare
Kayana at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'pure' or 'beloved', also used in Indian naming traditions as a variation of Kayana or Kaiyana
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#5505 in 2024
5yr change:+1031 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KianaKeyanaKiyanaKaida◈Kayla
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kayana
AnayaArjunAsha◈RaviPriyaAdityaMayaKiran◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kayana · Overview
Summary

Kayana is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5505 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kayana scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1031 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Kayana carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kayana is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kayana.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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