Kiya
Kiya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
King, ruler, protector, or grand.
Origin and history
Kiya is a feminine name with multiple potential roots, often associated with Persian origins meaning 'king' or 'protector', or as a modern phonetic variation of names like Kaiya or Maya. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name, given to several hundred baby girls over recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,134 babies in the United States have been named Kiya since 1880. It ranks #2738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1708.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.6 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- IL (7 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
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 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 174 |
| 1990-2000 | 635 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,775 |
| 2010-2019 | 994 |
| 2020-2029 | 393 |
Fun facts
- In Persian, Kiya (also spelled Kia) historically means 'ruler' or 'grand personage'.
- Its rise in modern U.S. usage mirrors the popularity of similar two-syllable sound-alike names like Maya, Kai, and Kyra.