Kaliana
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kaliana
Kaliana is derived from Hawaiian origins, combining "kai" (sea) and "liana" (to twine or bind), meaning "sea vine" or "the binding of the sea." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained modern popularity in the United States and other Western countries, particularly among families seeking distinctive Hawaiian-inspired names.
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Etymology
Kaliana is derived from Hawaiian origins, combining "kai" (sea) and "liana" (to twine or bind), meaning "sea vine" or "the binding of the sea." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained modern popularity in the United States and other Western countries, particularly among families seeking distinctive Hawaiian-inspired names.
Kaliana currently ranks #2,734 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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