Kaliyana is a unique and captivating given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'the essence of victory'. It is composed of two elements: 'kali', which signifies 'time' or 'death', and 'yana', denoting 'progression' or 'advancement'. This name has been primarily used within Indian culture but has started to gain international recognition in recent years. The pronunciation of Kaliyana typically follows the stresses on each syllable, with emphasis on the first two syllables: Kah-lee-YAH-nah. Despite its exotic sound, it is surprisingly phonetic and easy to pronounce for speakers of English and many other languages.
"Kaliyana experienced a steady rise in popularity from 2006 to 2015, with 7 births initially and peaking at 6 births annually between 2011 and 2015. After a dip in 2018 with only 6 births, the name's usage slightly decreased again in 2021, with 5 births recorded."