Kiowa
KY-oh-wah
Kiowa is a unisex name of Native American origin, meaning “Kiowa is a Native American name referring to the Kiowa tribe. Its exact meaning is debated.”. It currently ranks #13310 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1995.
What Kiowa Means
“Kiowa is a Native American name referring to the Kiowa tribe. Its exact meaning is debated.”
The Story of Kiowa
A name echoing the spirit of a proud Native American tribe, a connection to deep history and the open plains.
Kiowa is a Native American name, directly referring to the Kiowa people, a tribe with a rich history originating in the Great Plains. The exact meaning of the name is debated among linguists, but it is intrinsically tied to this resilient indigenous nation.
This name evokes strength and independence, a connection to ancestral wisdom. You might see your child, Kiowa, as someone deeply spiritual and self-reliant, walking their own path with quiet confidence.
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Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Peak Year
#18 in 1995
Total Births
298
First Recorded
1972
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