Drew vs Kiana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Kiana Rank #720

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #720 for Kiana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drew ___

  • Drew James
  • Drew Thomas
  • Drew Michael
  • Drew Alexander
  • Drew William
  • Drew Ryan

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 Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Kiana

Kalani Maila Kai Leilani Malia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Kiana more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Kiana at #720 in the United States.

What do Drew and Kiana mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Kiana means "divine, moon goddess" (Hawaiian form of Diana origin).

Are Drew and Kiana boy or girl names?

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

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