Ancient, enduring, or God is gracious
Kianni is a modern American coinage likely derived from the Irish name Kian, meaning ancient, or as a rhythmic elaboration of Keanna. It blends traditional Gaelic roots with contemporary phonetic styling common in late 20th-century naming trends.
Less common today
Kianni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,544 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
