What is the origin of the name Kiani?

Kiani is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kiani?

Kiani is currently ranked #4413 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kiani?

Kiani is pronounced kee-AH-nee.

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GirlHawaiian

Kiani

kee-AH-nee

Popularity

#4413

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

1,295

Peak Year

#51 in 1994

First Recorded

1987

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'kia,' meaning 'key' or 'promise'. It can also mean 'divine' or 'grace'.

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Kia Kiki Annie

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Kia Kiki Annie

Spelling Variations

Kiana Keani

Similar Names

Leilani Malia Nohea Pono

Personality Traits

CreativeOptimisticCompassionateSpiritual

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