Will my child share the name Kiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Kiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kiya is declining: down 1,750 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #729 in 2005.

Is Kiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kiya 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 Kiya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2870 in 2006. Your child is likely to be the only Kiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2006

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About the Name Kiya

Kiya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1727 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #729 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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