Kya
Kya is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kya in their class.
About the Name Kya
Kya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2156 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #603 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kya in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #820, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kya
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kya
Almost certainly the only Kya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2023–2023)
Rank · SSA official data
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