Kiai
Boy nameKiai has been given to 56 babies in the U.S. since 2007. It peaked in 2015. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Kiai.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
56
Peak year
2015 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2007
10-year trend
▼ -12%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kiai — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kiai.
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FAQ
How popular is the name Kiai?
Kiai has been given to 56 babies in the U.S. since 2007. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kiai peak?
Kiai peaked in 2015, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Kiai a girl or boy name?
Kiai is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kiai are boys).
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