Kia
Kia is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Season's beginning, or short form of names meaning divine or anointed.
Origin and history
Kia is a given name with roots in multiple cultures, notably used as a short form of Kiana or Kristina in Western contexts, and as a standalone name in African languages such as Swahili. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the late 20th century before stabilizing as a uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
7,613 babies in the United States have been named Kia since 1880. It ranks #1917 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2029.
States where it is most popular
- PA (11.6 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- MD (6.6 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 329 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,770 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,254 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,294 |
| 2000-2010 | 660 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Famous people named Kia
- Kia Stevens: Wrestler, Actress
- Kia Goodwin: Actress
- Kia Nurse: Athlete, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Kia arose independently in various regions, functioning both as an African given name and a diminutive of Scandinavian or Hawaiian names.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.