Total births
264
Unisex name · since 1972
Kijana
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 264 babies named Kijana, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 264
- total births
- 1972–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
264 boys have been named Kijana since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Kijana has 264 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2002.
- 264 total births
- 1972–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
264 boys have been named Kijana since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 264
- total births
- 1972–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Kijana was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
98 babies were named Kijana in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Kijana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kijana's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 98, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kijana at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Kijana popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2002
- Peak year (1995)
- 98
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Kijana popularity over time - girls
137 total births recorded since 1970 (Kijana as girls' name)
Kijana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kijana's strongest decade.
197 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Kijana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
197 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 197 births (75% of all-time use).
Kijana by state
Where Kijana concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 6.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 8 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 6 | 2.3% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 2.3% |
California share of Kijana's total US births 6.8%
Even split
18 of 264 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kijana? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 264 babies named Kijana. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 98 births.
When was Kijana most popular? ▼
Kijana was most popular in the 1990s decade with 197 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Kijana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kijana are California (18 births), New York (17 births), Florida (8 births).
Is Kijana a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kijana is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 264 births, and as a girl's name it has 137 births.
How long has the name Kijana been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kijana since 1972 -- 31 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Kijana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kijuan, Kijani, Kijon. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kijana's data
- Kijana's decade-level peak was the 1990s (197 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kijanas (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kijana: Baby Name Since 1972 - 264 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kijana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kijana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.