Kiyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kiyah means 'diamond' or 'precious stone'.
Meaning of the Name Kiyah
Kiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'kaya' which means 'diamond' or 'precious stone'. The name Kiyah symbolizes strength, beauty, and rarity, much like the qualities associated with a diamond. It is a unique and modern name that has gained popularity in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Kiyah
The popularity for the name Kiyah peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 111 births, which ranked number 2,880 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Kiyah had the most female births in 2002 with 111, which ranked number 1,653 out of 18,085 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kiyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 104 births to 58 births, a decline of -44.23%. Among females, Kiyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 104 births to 58 births, a decline of -44.23%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kiyah
- 20 Year Trend of Kiyah: -47.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Kiyah: -44.23%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kiyah: -44.23%
Popularity of Kiyah by State
Among females, Kiyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kiyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kiyah
- Total Births of Kiyah: 55 (-5.67%)
- Female Births of Kiyah: 55 (-5.67%)
Given the downward trend of Kiyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.67% decrease in total births, for a total of 55 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kiyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 55 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.67%.