Kiah
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kiah
Drawn from old record books, Kiah is an antiquated nickname that feels perfectly appropriate for modern times -- maybe more so than father name Hezekiah.
Kiah for girls#3550 US
Kiah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Aboriginal Australian languages, it means "from the beautiful place" or is connected to meanings like "shadow place." It also appears in Hebrew, where it may be a variant of Kia, meaning "God's grace." Some sources suggest Kiah could be derived from an African word meaning "season's beginning." The name has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries since the 1990s, appreciated for its brevity, melodic sound, and cross-cultural appeal. Kiah offers a simple yet distinctive two-syllable structure that's easy to pronounce across cultures. The name carries spiritual undertones in multiple traditions while maintaining a contemporary feel, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that's both meaningful and modern.
Pronounced KEE-uh.
As of October 2026, Kiah ranked #13299 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #3399 in 1943.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,954 | 58 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,828 | 62 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,996 | 56 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,885 | 58 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,598 | 67 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,802 | 60 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,251 | 48 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,842 | 39 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,622 | 43 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,623 | 43 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,939 | 56 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,550 | 43 |
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