Kyriana
A feminine name of modern origin, meaning "mistress" or "lord".
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Kyriana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kyriana today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyriana births was 2007 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyriana. 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.
People living today
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2007
17 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,898
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Kyriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyriana from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 74 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyriana 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 Kyriana 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 Kyriana
The given name Kyriana is believed to have its origins in Greek culture and language, dating back to ancient times. It is a feminine name derived from the Greek word "kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." The name has a connection to Christianity, as it can be interpreted as "belonging to the Lord" or "servant of the Lord."
In early Christian texts, the name Kyriana was sometimes used to refer to devout women who dedicated their lives to religious service or monasticism. However, there are no definitive records of the name's usage in specific ancient texts or scriptures.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kyriana can be traced back to the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 6th century AD. During this period, the name was primarily used among Greek-speaking Christian communities in the Eastern Roman Empire and the regions of modern-day Greece and Turkey.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kyriana. One of the earliest known figures was Kyriana of Constantinople (c. 450 - c. 530), a Byzantine noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several churches and monasteries in the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
Another notable bearer of the name was Kyriana Palaiologina (c. 1255 - c. 1320), a Byzantine princess and member of the Palaiologos dynasty. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of scholars and artists during her lifetime.
In the 16th century, Kyriana Strozzi (1510 - 1563) was an Italian Renaissance poet and writer from the noble Strozzi family of Florence. Her works, which included sonnets and religious poetry, were widely admired during her time.
In the 19th century, Kyriana Koutsoura (1830 - 1899) was a Greek educator and activist who played a significant role in promoting education for women in Greece. She founded several schools and advocated for the advancement of women's rights in her country.
More recently, Kyriana Kravaritou (1902 - 1985) was a Greek actress and theater director who had a prolific career in the Greek theater scene during the 20th century. She was renowned for her performances in classical Greek tragedies and is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Greek theater.
People
Kyriana + last name combinations
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FAQ
Kyriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyriana 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 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Kyriana a common name?
We classify Kyriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyriana was 2007, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyriana is about 17 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 Kyriana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyriana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyriana 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 Kyriana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyriana 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 Kyriana 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 people have Kyriana as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kyriana, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.