Total births
858
Girls' name · since 1988
Kiaya
Kiaya has 858 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #15924
- among girls today
- 858
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
858 babies have been named Kiaya since 1988, making it today's #15924 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kiaya has been recorded 858 times among girls since 1988, currently ranked #15924 nationally and more common than 10% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #15924 among girls today
- 858 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kiaya is currently the #15924 girls' name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 858 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15924
- among girls today
- 858
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Kiaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15924
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Kiaya was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
62 babies were named Kiaya in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Kiaya compares
858 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kiaya's all-time total is 125% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kiaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 858 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kiaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kiaya's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kiaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#15,924
Active since
1988
Kiaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kiaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kiaya's strongest decade.
362 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Kiaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s
1990s
243 births
- 2000s
2000s
362 births
- 2010s 144
2010s
144 births
- 2020s 68
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 362 births (42% of all-time use).
How Kiaya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kiaya's total volume
Kiaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kiaya by state
Where Kiaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Kiaya's total US births 1.4%
Even split
12 of 858 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kiaya? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 858 babies named Kiaya. Today it holds rank #15924 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 62 births.
When was Kiaya most popular? ▼
Kiaya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 362 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Kiaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kiaya are California (12 births), Texas (11 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Kiaya been used? ▼
Records for Kiaya go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kiaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kiara, Kiana, Kianna, Kia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kiaya's data
- Kiaya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (362 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kiayas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kiaya
Nearby Names Like Kiaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kiaya
Kiara Girl
#238 57,068 births
Kiana Girl
#722 26,694 births
Kianna Girl
#1595 8,747 births
Kia Girl
#12361 7,613 births
Kiarra Girl
#7385 3,832 births
Compare Kiaya side by side: Kiaya vs Kiara Kiaya vs Kiana Kiaya vs Kianna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kiaya
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kiaya: #15924 Girls' Name - 858 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kiaya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kiaya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.