Kyah
Every Kyah since 1978 — 3,141 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyah
Kyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,876 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 3,141 American babies have been named Kyah. Its peak came in 2002, when 165 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 Kyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyah 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 | 59 | #2,876 | — | — |
| 2024 | 81 | #2,296 | — | — |
| 2023 | 94 | #2,071 | — | — |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,506 | — | — |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,622 | — | — |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,939 | — | — |
| 2019 | 120 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,768 | — | — |
| 2017 | 121 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2016 | 132 | #1,646 | — | — |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 2014 | 101 | #1,972 | — | — |
| 2013 | 92 | #2,086 | — | — |
| 2012 | 129 | #1,660 | — | — |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,891 | — | — |
| 2010 | 99 | #2,022 | — | — |
| 2009 | 110 | #1,908 | — | — |
| 2008 | 115 | #1,858 | — | — |
| 2007 | 144 | #1,574 | — | — |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,697 | — | — |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,752 | — | — |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,507 | 6 | #10,769 |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,571 | 9 | #7,591 |
| 2002 | 165 | #1,221 | — | — |
| 2001 | 134 | #1,415 | 12 | #5,883 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,138 | — | — |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,731 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,108 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyah in 2025?
Kyah ranked #2,876 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyah?
3,141 babies have been named Kyah in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyah most popular?
Kyah peaked in 2002, when 165 newborns received the name.
Is Kyah a boy or girl name?
Kyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyah rising or falling?
Kyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.