Kiya
Every Kiya since 1970 — 4,157 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiya
Kiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,947 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,157 American babies have been named Kiya. Its peak came in 2002, when 231 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 Kiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2,947 | — | — |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,958 | — | — |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,541 | — | — |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,617 | — | — |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,471 | — | — |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,457 | — | — |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,118 | — | — |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,352 | — | — |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,173 | — | — |
| 2016 | 89 | #2,180 | 5 | #13,330 |
| 2015 | 89 | #2,147 | — | — |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,811 | — | — |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,946 | — | — |
| 2012 | 124 | #1,694 | — | — |
| 2011 | 131 | #1,642 | — | — |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,664 | — | — |
| 2009 | 126 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 2008 | 164 | #1,444 | — | — |
| 2007 | 172 | #1,393 | — | — |
| 2006 | 167 | #1,372 | — | — |
| 2005 | 164 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 2004 | 199 | #1,147 | — | — |
| 2003 | 201 | #1,097 | — | — |
| 2002 | 231 | #963 | — | — |
| 2001 | 211 | #1,019 | 12 | #5,876 |
| 2000 | 140 | #1,350 | — | — |
| 1995 | 64 | #2,110 | — | — |
| 1990 | 43 | #2,716 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,257 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,100 | — | — |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,454 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,502 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kiya
- Kiya Politician · -1400–-1400
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiya in 2025?
Kiya ranked #2,947 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiya?
4,157 babies have been named Kiya in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiya most popular?
Kiya peaked in 2002, when 231 newborns received the name.
Is Kiya a boy or girl name?
Kiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiya rising or falling?
Kiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiya?
Well-known people named Kiya include Kiya (politician).