Kianga is of African origin, specifically from Swahili-speaking regions. It is a unisex name that means "strong" or "powerful." The name is composed of two elements: "ki," meaning strong or powerful, and "-anga," signifying someone who embodies this quality. Kianga is often associated with strength, resilience, and courage.
The name Kianga experienced a notable rise and fall in popularity from 1972 to 1979, with peaks of 6 births each year from 1972 to 1975, a dip to 5 in 1976, followed by another peak of 8 in 1978, and then a drop back down to 6 in 1979.