How Many People Are Named Kiyara?

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

Kiyara
Very Rare
Swahili

Kiyara means 'light' in Swahili, making it a bright choice for parents. There are only 535 people named Kiyara in the US today, which means 1 in 616,385 Americans have this name. The majority, 95%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy name.

~535
Living in US
1 in 616,385
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Opal
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Energetic
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

711
Worldwide Bearers
#687,834
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
65
🇺🇸 United States
535
🇺🇬 Uganda
18
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12
🇷🇺 Russia
11
🇮🇳 India
9
🇨🇲 Cameroon
6
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
5
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
535 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
514
Would be under 30 (95%)
26
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 540 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
54

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

📜 Kiyara Through the Generations

Kiyara peaked in popularity in 2020 with 67 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, most people named Kiyara are under 30, with 514 out of 535 falling into this age group. This trend indicates that Kiyara is a name embraced by younger generations, with very few individuals over 60 bearing the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 32
Texas 21
New Jersey 8
Florida 5
Illinois 5
New York 5
Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Kiyara

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kiyara's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Kiyara

How Many People Have the Name Kiyara?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 535 people in the United States currently share the name Kiyara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 616,385 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kiyara a Common or Rare Name?

Kiyara 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 Kiyara Mean?

Kiyara means "light" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kiyara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kiyara Most Popular?

The name Kiyara reached peak popularity in 2020, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Kiyara?

Approximately 535 people named Kiyara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 540. That works out to roughly 1 in 616,385 Americans.

Is Kiyara a rare name?

Kiyara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 616,385 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kiyara mean?

Kiyara means "light" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Kiyara more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kiyara are male and 100% are female.

When was Kiyara most popular?

Kiyara peaked in 2020 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US535
All-Time Births540
1 in X1 in 616,385
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2020
World Rank#687,834
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.