Kia

Girl name

Kia has been given to 7,809 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1993.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

7,809

Peak year

1993 (357 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

▼ -20%

Gender split

97% girls / 3% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Miagirl

310,610 babies since 1933

Kimgirl

214,768 babies since 1912

Kiragirl

40,856 babies since 1938

Tiagirl

33,896 babies since 1944

Liagirl

28,516 babies since 1933

Niagirl

25,432 babies since 1951

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kia.

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7,793 babies since 1956

Kalagirl

7,772 babies since 1943

Destinigirl

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Rikkigirl

7,712 babies since 1943

Elviagirl

7,711 babies since 1888

Shaeunisex

7,694 babies since 1951

Lucerogirl

7,947 babies since 1961

Alysegirl

7,671 babies since 1892

FAQ

How popular is the name Kia?

Kia has been given to 7,809 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kia peak?

Kia peaked in 1993, when 357 babies were given the name.

Is Kia a girl or boy name?

Kia is primarily a girl name (97% of babies named Kia are girls).

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