Baylor vs Kiana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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Kiana

Girl #720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, moon goddess"

Origin: Hawaiian form of Diana

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Persian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#720
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kia, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Kiana Rank #720

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #720 for Kiana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Kiana ___

  • Kiana Rose
  • Kiana Marie
  • Kiana Grace
  • Kiana Jade
  • Kiana Lynn
  • Kiana Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Kiana

Kalani Maila Kai Leilani Malia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Kiana more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Kiana at #720 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Kiana mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Kiana means "divine, moon goddess" (Hawaiian form of Diana origin).

Are Baylor and Kiana boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Kiana is primarily a girl name.

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