Khia
Every Khia since 1974 — 871 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khia
Khia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,166 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 871 American babies have been named Khia. Its peak came in 2002, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,166 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,205 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,468 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,802 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,670 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,406 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,381 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,669 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,658 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,208 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,824 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,491 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,577 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,228 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,137 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,178 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,773 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,705 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,360 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,484 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,536 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,420 |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,077 |
| 2002 | 97 | #1,849 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,488 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,140 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,710 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,529 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,106 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,532 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khia in 2025?
Khia ranked #16,166 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khia?
871 babies have been named Khia in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khia most popular?
Khia peaked in 2002, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Khia a boy or girl name?
Khia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khia rising or falling?
Khia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.