Kiala Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kiala means 'beautiful' or 'precious' and is of African origin.
Meaning of the Name Kiala
Kiala is a name of African origin, specifically from the Bantu language. It is a unisex name and carries the meaning of 'beautiful' or 'precious'. Kiala is also sometimes considered a variant of the name Kiah, which means 'new beginning' in Hebrew. Overall, Kiala is a unique and meaningful name with cultural significance.
Popularity of the Name Kiala
The popularity for the name Kiala peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 15 births, which ranked number 12,238 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Kiala had the most female births in 2003 with 15, which ranked number 7,205 out of 18,435 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kiala has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%. Among females, Kiala has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kiala
- 20 Year Trend of Kiala: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kiala: -30.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kiala: -30.00%
Popularity of Kiala by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kiala. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kiala in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kiala is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kiala
- Total Births of Kiala: 7 (-3.50%)
- Female Births of Kiala: 7 (-3.50%)
Given the downward trend of Kiala over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kiala have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.50%.