Kiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Australian Aboriginal
Gender Distribution:
7% Masculine / 93% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Wiradjuri language, Kiah means 'from the beautiful place' and represents serenity and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Kiah
Kiah is a unisex name of Australian Aboriginal origin. It is derived from the Wiradjuri language and means 'from the beautiful place'. Kiah has a strong connection to nature and represents a sense of serenity and beauty. It is a name that holds cultural significance and is often used to honor the Aboriginal heritage.
Popularity of the Name Kiah
The popularity for the name Kiah peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 149 births, which ranked number 2,333 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Kiah had the most female births in 2002 with 149, which ranked number 1,308 out of 18,085 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 16, which ranked number 4,675 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kiah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 71 births to 47 births, a decline of -33.80%. Among females, Kiah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 71 births to 42 births, a decline of -40.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kiah
- 20 Year Trend of Kiah: -70.99%
- 10 Year Trend of Kiah: -33.80%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kiah: -40.85%
Popularity of Kiah by State
Among females, Kiah was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kiah
- Total Births of Kiah: 45 (-4.04%)
- Female Births of Kiah: 40 (-5.11%)
Given the downward trend of Kiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.04% decrease in total births, for a total of 45 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kiah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 40 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.11%.