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Kiana

Girl name · 115 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kiana: 115 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2006.

Of Persian origin, Kiana is a feminine name meaning "ancient" or "essence of the earth," derived from the Persian word *kiān*, relating to royalty or the mythical Kayanian dynasty. In Hawaiian, it also appears as a variant of Kiana, meaning "divine" or "moon goddess." The name gained visibility through American singer Kiana Brown, known as Kiana Ledé, and has been used by actress Kiana Madeira, star of the *Fear Street* film series. Its similarity to the Irish name Ciana, though unrelated, can appeal to Scottish parents seeking a name that feels both exotic and melodious. While no major places carry the name, it shares a root with the goddess Kiana in Hawaiian mythology. Kiana remains a graceful, cross-cultural choice that has appeared steadily but rarely in Scottish birth records since the late 1990s.