Kiah
Kiah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sweet-scented spice or person of God.
Origin and history
Kiah is a short given name often derived as a modern diminutive of Keziah, meaning 'cassia' or 'sweet-scented spice.' It is also considered an independent modern creation or an alternate spelling of Maya/Kaya-adjacent names. In the United States, it remains a rare but distinct choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,313 babies in the United States have been named Kiah since 1880. It ranks #3089 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1828.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.9 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- MI (8.8 %)
- NY (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,064 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,052 |
| 2010-2019 | 624 |
| 2020-2029 | 273 |
Famous people named Kiah
- Kiah Stokes: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Kiah often originated as a compact modern form of the Biblical name Keziah.
- The name maintains a consistent, understated presence in the U.S. without ranking in the top 1,000.