Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Khiya since 1995
Babies named Khiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Khiya is a modern and uncommon name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1995. It reached its peak popularity in 2003, but has been on a downward trajectory since 2004. Its meaning is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of names like Kaya or Kiara, or possibly influenced by the Hindi word 'khiya' meaning 'thought' or 'idea'. Because Khiya has never appeared in the top 1000, its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out. The name has not been associated with any particular states or cultural traditions in the data.
Khiya is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It may be a respelling or variant of names like Kaya, Kiara, or Khiara, or it could draw from the Hindi word 'khiya' meaning 'thought' or 'idea', but this derivation is not well-attested. The name has seen modest use in the United States, with a peak in 2003.
Sibling names for Khiya
Names that share Khiya's style, for a brother or sister.
