Declining since 2001, #3,517 for girls today.
Popularity of Kiah since 1917
Babies named Kiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 62 | 18 |
| 1980s | 238 | 37 |
| 1990s | 1,064 | 58 |
| 2000s | 1,052 | 80 |
| 2010s | 624 | 34 |
| 2020s | 273 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Kiah first entered U.S. records in 1971 and saw a gradual rise in use, peaking in 2002. Since 2001, its popularity has been declining, ranking 3,517th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 37,378 newborns given the name. The name's exact origin is unclear; it is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Kia or Kaya. Its simplicity and melodic quality have contributed to its appeal, though it has never reached widespread usage.
Kiah is likely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of the name Kia or a respelling of Kaya. It has been in use in the United States since the early 1970s, with a peak in popularity in the early 2000s. The name is typically used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki
Sibling names for Kiah
Names that share Kiah's style, for a brother or sister.
