Kiya
- US rank
- #2,933
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #960 in 2002
57 babies were named Kiya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 492 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kiya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,169 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kiya, 57 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kiya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKiya first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #960. Today it's #2,933, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKiya was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,970 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 28,169.
- TrendKiya has slipped 492 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,933. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kiya
Kiya is a girl name of American origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-iya”. US birth records list Kiya for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 56 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #960 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,933, with 57 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 93,897 girls |
| 1980s | 10 | 99,305 girls |
| 1990s | 36 | 28,169 girls |
| 2000s | 96 | 10,387 girls |
| 2010s | 57 | 17,658 girls |
| 2020s | 40 | 24,752 girls |
Other spellings of Kiya
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Kiya
What is the origin of the name Kiya?
Kiya has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Kiya a boy or girl name?
Kiya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kiya?
Kiya ranked #2,933 for US girls in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#960).