How Many People Are Named Khia?
Complete statistics for the name Khia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Khia is a very rare female name, with only 855 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 385,982 Americans. The majority of those named Khia are under 30, with the peak year being 2002 when 97 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 866 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Khia Through the Generations
Khia has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2002, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With 712 individuals under 30, it's clear that Khia remains popular among younger parents. The average age of someone named Khia is 22, indicating that the name is still gaining traction in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Khia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Khia
How Many People Have the Name Khia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 855 people in the United States currently share the name Khia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 385,982 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Khia a Common or Rare Name?
Khia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Khia Mean?
Khia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Khia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Khia Most Popular?
The name Khia reached peak popularity in 2002, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Khia?
Approximately 855 people named Khia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 866. That works out to roughly 1 in 385,982 Americans.
Is Khia a rare name?
Khia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 385,982 Americans has this name.
What does the name Khia mean?
Khia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Khia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Khia are male and 100% are female.
When was Khia most popular?
Khia peaked in 2002 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.