Kia
A diminutive of the female given name Christina.
Every Kia since 1956 — 7,809 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kia
Kia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,621 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 7,809 American babies have been named Kia. Its peak came in 1993, when 357 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,621 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,819 | 6 | #11,727 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,447 | 5 | #13,292 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,878 | 5 | #13,430 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,956 | — | — |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,785 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,950 | — | — |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,261 | 5 | #13,255 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,091 | 5 | #13,357 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,081 | 6 | #11,520 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,817 | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,715 | — | — |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,748 | — | — |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,332 | — | — |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,627 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,334 | — | — |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,425 | — | — |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,409 | — | — |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,883 | — | — |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,340 | 5 | #13,125 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,919 | 5 | #12,490 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,827 | — | — |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,479 | 5 | #11,925 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,882 | 6 | #10,106 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1,708 | 8 | #7,983 |
| 2000 | 132 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 1995 | 211 | #899 | 8 | #6,719 |
| 1990 | 229 | #861 | 6 | #7,671 |
| 1985 | 219 | #773 | 6 | #6,189 |
| 1980 | 224 | #740 | — | — |
| 1975 | 186 | #763 | 5 | #5,925 |
| 1970 | 106 | #1,112 | — | — |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,181 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,960 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kia
- Kia Stevens Wrestler · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kia mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Christina.
How popular is the name Kia in 2025?
Kia ranked #8,621 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kia?
7,809 babies have been named Kia in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kia most popular?
Kia peaked in 1993, when 357 newborns received the name.
Is Kia a boy or girl name?
Kia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kia rising or falling?
Kia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kia?
Well-known people named Kia include Kia Stevens (wrestler).