Kia
Kia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kia
- A diminutive of the female given name Christina.
How popular is Kia?
Since 1880, 7,613 girls and 196 boys in the U.S. have been named Kia (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #634 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #4401 in 1977. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kia FAQ
What does the name Kia mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Christina.
How popular is the name Kia?
Since 1880, 7,613 girls and 196 boys in the U.S. have been named Kia (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #634 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #4401 in 1977. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kia a boy or girl name?
Kia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,613 girls and 196 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.