What is the origin of the name Kiah?

Kiah is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kiah?

Kiah is currently ranked #2939 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Kiah

KY-ah

Popularity

#2939

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,533

Peak Year

#162 in 2002

First Recorded

1917

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Origin uncertain, possibly Irish, meaning 'from Cia's place' or potentially Hawaiian, related to 'Kia' meaning 'pillar' or 'support'.

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Ki Kia

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Ki Kia

Spelling Variations

Kyah Kiya

Similar Names

Mia Aaliyah Keira Kaia

Personality Traits

StrongSupportiveUniqueIndependent

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