Kyiah
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Kyiah is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Kyiah is a modern name, a variation of 'Kiah' or 'Kaya', and often means 'sea' or 'diamond'.”. It currently ranks #9906 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.
What Kyiah Means
“Kyiah is a modern name, a variation of 'Kiah' or 'Kaya', and often means 'sea' or 'diamond'.”
The Story of Kyiah
This name arrived in the mid-1990s, carrying the gentle power of the sea and the glint of a diamond.
Kyiah emerged in the late 1990s, a modern name with African roots. It is often linked to meanings like 'sea' or 'diamond,' suggesting fluidity and preciousness, a blend of natural elements and enduring value.
You imagine your daughter, Kyiah, as someone deeply sensitive yet resilient, like the ocean's tide or a perfectly cut gem. This name is for the child who moves through life with grace and possesses an inner radiance.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#27 in 2015
Total Births
434
First Recorded
1997
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