Declining since 2022, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Killua since 2019
Babies named Killua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Killua is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 2019, inspired by the character Killua Zoldyck from the Japanese manga and anime series Hunter x Hunter. As of 2025, the name ranked 6143, with a peak in popularity in 2023. It is given to approximately 1 in 122,005 boys, and its usage has been falling since 2022. The name reflects the growing influence of anime culture on American naming trends, though it remains rare and is not associated with any specific region or top states.
Killua is a name invented by manga artist Yoshihiro Togashi for the character Killua Zoldyck in the series Hunter x Hunter, first serialized in 1998. The name does not have a pre-existing etymology in Japanese or other languages; it was created as a distinctive, memorable name for a central character. Its use as a given name in the United States began in 2019, reflecting the influence of anime fandom on naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kill, Killy
Sibling names for Killua
Names that share Killua's style, for a brother or sister.
