Kya

Girl name

Kya has been given to 6,385 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2004.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,385

Peak year

2004 (381 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▲ +13%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Myagirl

62,363 babies since 1954

Kylagirl

43,703 babies since 1940

Kyragirl

38,308 babies since 1919

Kayagirl

10,976 babies since 1968

Koaboy

8,548 babies since 1978

Ayagirl

7,987 babies since 1972

Names with a similar vibe

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

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Marlengirl

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Greciagirl

6,318 babies since 1971

Shyanngirl

6,316 babies since 1977

Kylahgirl

6,281 babies since 1976

Riyagirl

6,273 babies since 1990

Brigidgirl

6,504 babies since 1917

Pilargirl

6,258 babies since 1896

FAQ

How popular is the name Kya?

Kya has been given to 6,385 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kya peak?

Kya peaked in 2004, when 381 babies were given the name.

Is Kya a girl or boy name?

Kya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kya are girls).

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