Kya

Kya 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 228 girls in the United States.

Kya at a glance

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

About the name Kya

Kya 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, Kya first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #706 in 2004, and in 2024 228 babies received the name — 6,185 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kya in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#706 in 2004
Peak year
2004
Babies named Kya in 2024
228
Total since 1880
6,185

Kya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#603 in 2002
Babies named Kya in 2025
8
Total since 1996
660

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kya mean?

The meaning of Kya 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 Kya a boy or girl name?

Kya is a girl name. In 2024, 228 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kya?

Kya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kya?

Kya first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #706 in 2004, and 228 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].