How Many People Are Named Kiya?

Complete statistics for the name Kiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kiya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kiya means 'soul' in Sanskrit and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 81,516 Americans sharing this name. There are around 4,048 people named Kiya living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 82% are under 30.

~4,048
Living in US
1 in 81,516
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Soul
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Sensitive Creative Intuitive
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others with their innovative ideas.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,048
Worldwide Bearers
#42,116
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
93
🇷🇺 Russia
77
🇨🇲 Cameroon
73
🇳🇬 Nigeria
56
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
41
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
32
🇸🇳 Senegal
32
🇵🇰 Pakistan
31
🇮🇷 Iran
31
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
23 (1%)
♀ Female
4,026 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
3,377
Would be under 30 (82%)
721
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,098 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kiya Through the Generations

Since its peak in 2002 with 231 births, the name Kiya has seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 21, most people named Kiya are young, with 3,377 under 30 and just 721 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution underscores how Kiya remains a fresh choice in contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 201
California 192
Ohio 143
Illinois 127
Florida 93
North Carolina 91
Tennessee 91
Michigan 86
New York 69
Pennsylvania 64

✨ Similar Names to Kiya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kiya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kiya

How Many People Have the Name Kiya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,048 people in the United States currently share the name Kiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 81,516 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kiya a Common or Rare Name?

Kiya 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 Kiya Mean?

Kiya means "soul" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kiya in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Kiya Most Popular?

The name Kiya reached peak popularity in 2002, with 231 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 Kiya?

Approximately 4,048 people named Kiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,098. That works out to roughly 1 in 81,516 Americans.

Is Kiya a rare name?

Kiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 81,516 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kiya mean?

Kiya means "soul" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kiya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kiya are male and 99% are female.

When was Kiya most popular?

Kiya peaked in 2002 with 231 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,048
All-Time Births4,098
1 in X1 in 81,516
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2002
World Rank#42,116
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.