Kiandria
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of elements meaning "pure" or "fair".
Name Census estimates that about 59 living Americans carry the first name Kiandria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kiandria today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiandria births was 1994 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiandria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kiandria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
59
~ 1 in 5,809,396 Americans
Peak year
1994
8 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,907
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Kiandria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kiandria from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 51 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiandria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kiandria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiandria
The name Kiandria is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the Greek words "kian" meaning "dark" and "andros" meaning "man." It is not a traditional name from any particular culture or language, but rather a creative amalgamation intended to sound exotic and unique.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, it may have been inspired by similar-sounding names from various cultures. For instance, the Greek name "Kyander" shares some phonetic similarities, as does the Indian name "Kiara," which means "ray of light."
As a newly coined name, there are no recorded instances of Kiandria appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest known use of the name likely dates back to the late 20th century or early 21st century, as it gained popularity among parents seeking unique and distinctive names for their children.
Due to its relatively recent origins, there are limited examples of famous individuals bearing the name Kiandria throughout history. However, a few notable figures who share this first name include:
1. Kiandria Williams, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994.
2. Kiandria Shante Gause, an American basketball player born in 1998, who played for the University of South Carolina.
3. Kiandria Layne, an American track and field athlete born in 1994, who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Kiandria Gardner, an American YouTuber and social media influencer born in 1995.
5. Kiandria McCloud, an American actress and model born in 1991.
As a modern name, Kiandria does not have a deep-rooted cultural or historical significance, but rather represents the creativity and individuality of contemporary naming practices. Its unique sound and blend of linguistic elements make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out from traditional options.
People
Kiandria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiandria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiandria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiandria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 59 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiandria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,809,396 US residents.
Is Kiandria a common name?
We classify Kiandria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiandria most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiandria was 1994, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiandria is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kiandria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiandria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiandria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kiandria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiandria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kiandria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kiandria?
Find out how many people share the name Kiandria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.