Kijana is of African origin, specifically from East Africa. It is derived from the Swahili word 'kijana', which means 'young'. This name has been traditionally used to denote youthfulness and new beginnings. In cultures where it is prevalent, Kijana may be given to a child born after a long period of time or as a middle name to reflect the parents' hopes for their child's growth and potential. It is pronounced /kiːˈʒɑːnə/.
The name Kijana had a significant spike in popularity between 1994 and 2001, with the highest number of births occurring in 1995 (98) and 2001 (12). However, there was a decline in its usage thereafter. The total number of births over this period was 264.