Kiyah
Every Kiyah since 1991 — 2,396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiyah
Kiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,431 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,396 American babies have been named Kiyah. Its peak came in 2002, when 111 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 Kiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,431 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,910 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,457 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,880 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,401 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,513 |
| 2019 | 84 | #2,211 |
| 2018 | 74 | #2,425 |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,027 |
| 2016 | 96 | #2,062 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1,955 |
| 2014 | 96 | #2,042 |
| 2013 | 93 | #2,076 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1,913 |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,286 |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,069 |
| 2009 | 84 | #2,325 |
| 2008 | 81 | #2,392 |
| 2007 | 93 | #2,156 |
| 2006 | 99 | #2,010 |
| 2005 | 93 | #2,025 |
| 2004 | 85 | #2,124 |
| 2003 | 80 | #2,178 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,662 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,963 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,619 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,156 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiyah in 2025?
Kiyah ranked #3,431 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiyah?
2,396 babies have been named Kiyah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiyah most popular?
Kiyah peaked in 2002, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Kiyah a boy or girl name?
Kiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiyah rising or falling?
Kiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.