Kyiah
Every Kyiah since 1997 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyiah
Kyiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,533 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 443 American babies have been named Kyiah. Its peak came in 2015, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kyiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,533 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,940 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,004 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,844 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,669 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,704 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,536 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,390 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,598 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,071 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,050 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,602 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,952 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,337 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,850 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,996 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,953 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,248 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,267 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,065 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,132 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,052 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,936 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,282 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,497 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,310 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyiah in 2025?
Kyiah ranked #10,533 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyiah?
443 babies have been named Kyiah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyiah most popular?
Kyiah peaked in 2015, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Kyiah a boy or girl name?
Kyiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyiah rising or falling?
Kyiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.