How Many People Are Named Kinya?
Complete statistics for the name Kinya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kinya is a very rare name with Japanese roots, carrying a sense of quiet elegance that's hard to find in the US. Only about 331 people in America share this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 998,205 Americans are called Kinya. It peaked in 1975 with 23 births, and most bearers are now in their early forties.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 traditionally represents nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of compassion. It's associated with people who find purpose in caring for others and creating harmony in their communities.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 343 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kinya Through the Generations
Looking at Kinya through the generations, it's a name with a concentrated footprint in American history. Just 343 babies have received this name across all recorded US birth data, and an estimated 331 of them are still living today. The name found its strongest moment in 1975, when 23 newborns were given the name, likely reflecting a wave of cultural interest during that era. About 79% of people named Kinya fall between ages 30 and 60, while 21% are under 30, and there aren't any bearers over 60. That tells us it didn't really appear on American soil until the mid-1960s at the earliest. The average age of a Kinya today sits right around 42, placing the typical bearer squarely in the millennial-to-Gen-X overlap. Globally, there are roughly 28,700 living bearers, ranking it #28,871 worldwide, with Japan being the name's primary home outside the United States. It's a stable name that hasn't surged or faded dramatically in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kinya's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Kinya
How Many People Have the Name Kinya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 331 people in the United States currently share the name Kinya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 998,205 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kinya a Common or Rare Name?
Kinya 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 Kinya Mean?
Kinya means "Golden arrow or silk" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kinya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kinya Most Popular?
The name Kinya reached peak popularity in 1975, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kinya?
Approximately 331 people named Kinya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 343. That works out to roughly 1 in 998,205 Americans.
Is Kinya a rare name?
Kinya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 998,205 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kinya mean?
Kinya means "Golden arrow or silk" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Kinya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kinya are male and 100% are female.
When was Kinya most popular?
Kinya peaked in 1975 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.