Kiah
Every Kiah since 1917 — 3,578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiah
Kiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,550 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,578 American babies have been named Kiah — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 162 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiah 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 | 43 | #3,550 | — | — |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,956 | 6 | #11,728 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,626 | 9 | #8,613 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,570 | 5 | #13,431 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,846 | 7 | #10,312 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,251 | — | — |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,802 | 5 | #13,211 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,599 | — | — |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,885 | — | — |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,996 | 5 | #13,314 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,829 | 13 | #6,536 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,954 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,027 | — | — |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,553 | — | — |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,651 | 5 | #13,439 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,598 | 6 | #11,557 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,839 | 8 | #9,492 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,569 | 6 | #11,903 |
| 2007 | 86 | #2,270 | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2006 | 99 | #2,009 | 6 | #11,418 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,867 | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,777 | 7 | #9,493 |
| 2003 | 104 | #1,809 | 6 | #10,294 |
| 2002 | 149 | #1,313 | 13 | #5,579 |
| 2001 | 144 | #1,338 | 16 | #4,799 |
| 2000 | 123 | #1,496 | — | — |
| 1995 | 103 | #1,518 | — | — |
| 1990 | 106 | #1,475 | 13 | #4,295 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,738 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,663 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,489 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiah in 2025?
Kiah ranked #3,550 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiah?
3,578 babies have been named Kiah in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiah most popular?
Kiah peaked in 2002, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Kiah a boy or girl name?
Kiah is used for both: about 93% of babies named Kiah have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Kiah rising or falling?
Kiah has been roughly stable over the past decade.