Kya
Every Kya since 1970 — 6,385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kya
Kya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,237 in 2025 with 182 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 6,385 American babies have been named Kya. Its peak came in 2004, when 381 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 Kya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kya 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 | 182 | #1,237 | — | — |
| 2024 | 229 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 2023 | 340 | #818 | — | — |
| 2022 | 182 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,511 | — | — |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,381 | — | — |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,592 | — | — |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,527 | — | — |
| 2017 | 173 | #1,345 | — | — |
| 2016 | 205 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 2015 | 161 | #1,435 | — | — |
| 2014 | 180 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 2013 | 175 | #1,336 | — | — |
| 2012 | 195 | #1,246 | — | — |
| 2011 | 192 | #1,247 | — | — |
| 2010 | 227 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 2009 | 204 | #1,223 | — | — |
| 2008 | 233 | #1,110 | — | — |
| 2007 | 266 | #1,000 | — | — |
| 2006 | 282 | #933 | — | — |
| 2005 | 285 | #887 | — | — |
| 2004 | 381 | #706 | — | — |
| 2003 | 299 | #823 | — | — |
| 2002 | 251 | #895 | — | — |
| 2001 | 271 | #845 | 13 | #5,543 |
| 2000 | 157 | #1,249 | — | — |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,268 | — | — |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,577 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,268 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,714 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,546 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,685 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kya in 2025?
Kya ranked #1,237 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 182 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kya?
6,385 babies have been named Kya in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kya most popular?
Kya peaked in 2004, when 381 newborns received the name.
Is Kya a boy or girl name?
Kya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kya rising or falling?
Kya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.