How Many People Are Named Khiya?
Complete statistics for the name Khiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Khiya is a very rare female name, with only 314 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,050,413 Americans. The majority of those named Khiya are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 317 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Khiya Through the Generations
Khiya reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 26 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Khiya is 18, with 312 out of 314 individuals being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution highlights how Khiya is predominantly a name chosen by younger parents, contributing to its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Khiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Khiya
How Many People Have the Name Khiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 314 people in the United States currently share the name Khiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,050,413 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Khiya a Common or Rare Name?
Khiya 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 Khiya Mean?
Khiya means "creative variant of Kaya" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Khiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Khiya Most Popular?
The name Khiya reached peak popularity in 2003, with 26 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 Khiya?
Approximately 314 people named Khiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,050,413 Americans.
Is Khiya a rare name?
Khiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,050,413 Americans has this name.
What does the name Khiya mean?
Khiya means "creative variant of Kaya" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Khiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Khiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Khiya most popular?
Khiya peaked in 2003 with 26 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.