Kia

Kia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Kia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kia

Kia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kia first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #634 in 1983, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 7,601 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kia in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#634 in 1983
Peak year
1993
Babies named Kia in 2024
7
Total since 1880
7,601

Kia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#266 in 2001
Babies named Kia in 2024
3
Total since 1996
1,486

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kia mean?

The meaning of Kia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kia a boy or girl name?

Kia is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kia?

Kia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kia?

Kia first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #634 in 1983, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].