Kiyah
Kiyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern name, likely a phonetic variant of Kya or Kiah meaning 'person of the earth' or 'exalted'.
Origin and history
Kiyah is a modern female given name, likely created as a phonetic variant of names like Kaiya, Kiah, or Kya. It gained usage in the United States toward the late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare but distinct choice for parents seeking a soft, contemporary two-syllable name.
Popularity in the United States
2,396 babies in the United States have been named Kiyah since 1880. It ranks #3604 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1723.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.2 %)
- CA (9 %)
- NC (8.4 %)
- VA (7.3 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 222 |
| 2000-2010 | 871 |
| 2010-2019 | 925 |
| 2020-2029 | 378 |
Fun facts
- Kiyah allows for multiple pronunciations such as KEE-uh or KY-uh depending on regional or familial preference.
- The name emerged in U.S. birth records in recent decades as part of a broader trend toward short, vowel-ending names.