Kya
KIE-ah
Popularity
#1083
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
6,198
Peak Year
#381 in 2004
First Recorded
1970
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Often associated with an African origin, although its exact meaning is debated. It is sometimes linked to the word for 'diamond'.
Numerology
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