Kayana
Meaning of Kayana
Kayana is a beautiful and exotic name for a baby girl. With its origins in India, the name Kayana is derived from Sanskrit and carries a rich cultural heritage. The pronunciation of Kayana can vary depending on the region. In Indian (Sanskrit), it is pronounced as kah-YAH-nah (/kəˈjɑnə/), while in American English, it is pronounced as kay-AH-nuh (/keɪˈænə/). The name also has a variation spelled as Kiana.
In terms of popularity, Kayana has been steadily increasing in usage over the years in the United States. It has ranked within the top 10,000 names since at least 1978, with occasional fluctuations in rank. In recent years, it has been given to roughly 15-30 newborns per year. While not extremely popular, this adds to the charm and uniqueness of the name.
Choosing Kayana for your daughter will not only give her an elegant and distinctive name but also connect her to a diverse cultural background steeped in history and meaning.
Pronunciation
Indian (Sanskrit)
- Pronunced as kah-YAH-nah (/kəˈjɑnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as kay-AH-nuh (/keɪˈænə/)
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Notable People Named Kayana
| Kayana Traylor is a professional basketball player who has played for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA and was drafted by the Chicago Sky in the 2023 WNBA Draft after playing college basketball at Purdue and Virginia Tech. |
