Kiana vs Maliyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Maliyah

Girl #587 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, calm waters"

Origin: Hawaiian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hawaiian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#587
Total SSA Count
515
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Kiana Rank #720
Maliyah Rank #587

Maliyah is more popular, ranked #587 vs #720 for Kiana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiana ___

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

Maliyah ___

  • Maliyah Rose
  • Maliyah Jade
  • Maliyah Faith
  • Maliyah Grace
  • Maliyah Nicole
  • Maliyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiana

Kalani Maila Kai Leilani Malia

If you choose Maliyah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiana or Maliyah more popular?

Maliyah is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Kiana at #720 in the United States.

What do Kiana and Maliyah mean?

Kiana means "divine, moon goddess" (Hawaiian form of Diana origin). Maliyah means "beloved, calm waters" (Hawaiian/Hebrew origin).

Are Kiana and Maliyah boy or girl names?

Kiana is primarily a girl name. Maliyah is primarily a girl name.

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