Kiante is an uncommon, yet appealing given name of African origin, particularly popular among the Swahili people. It is derived from the Swahili word 'kiane', which translates to 'to be patient'. This name offers a unique twist on traditional naming conventions while still holding significant meaning.
The name Kiante experienced a significant increase in popularity between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, with peaks of 25 births in 1994 and 21 births in 1995. However, it has since declined to single-digit figures annually from 1998 onwards.