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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kiya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kix|Kiyaan
AfricanGirl↓ Fading

Kiya

KEE-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2985
↓ Fading
#2985
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2456 in 2020
5yr change
-447 ranks
Birth frequency
1.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2985 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
African girl names
Kiya

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2985

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-447 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
AfricanEgyptianModern2-syllableGirlShortRisingMythologicalCelestial Feel
Character
divine feminine presence
STRONG
High confidence

Kiya is an African girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2985 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -447 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2985 · very rare
Kiya at a Glance
Meaning:From Egyptian, meaning 'like' or 'resembling.' Associated with royal and divine feminine energy in ancient Egyptian tradition.
Language root:Egyptian · Coptic
Peak rank:#2456 in 2020
5yr change:-447 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
ZaraNiaAylaAmara◈Aaliyah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kiya
Amara◈ZaraNaomiSimone◈Kai◈Ezra
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kiya illustration
Name Intelligence
Kiya · Overview
Summary

Kiya is an African girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2985 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Modern character
Kiya carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 447 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kiya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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