Will my child share the name Kiah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Kiah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kiah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kiah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kiah has been fairly steady, ranked #3,333 in 2025 against #3,411 in 2019. Its best recorded position was #545 in 1997.

Is Kiah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kiah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kiah a popular baby name in the United States?

Kiah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kiah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kiah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kiah

Kiah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 305 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #545 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kiah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kiah in their class.