Kiana vs Salma

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kiana Rank #720
Salma Rank #870

Kiana is more popular, ranked #720 vs #870 for Salma.

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

Salma ___

  • Salma Nadia
  • Salma Rose
  • Salma Leila
  • Salma Amira
  • Salma Fatima
  • Salma Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiana

Kalani Maila Kai Leilani Malia

If you choose Salma

Layla Amira Yasmin Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiana or Salma more popular?

Kiana is more popular, ranked #720 compared to Salma at #870 in the United States.

What do Kiana and Salma mean?

Kiana means "divine, moon goddess" (Hawaiian form of Diana origin). Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin).

Are Kiana and Salma boy or girl names?

Kiana is primarily a girl name. Salma is primarily a girl name.

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