Girl nameCurrently #1,083 in the USRising
Kya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20043 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kya |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 71 |
| 1999 | 109 |
| 2000 | 157 |
| 2001 | 284 |
| 2002 | 251 |
| 2003 | 299 |
| 2004 | 381 |
| 2005 | 285 |
| 2006 | 282 |
| 2007 | 266 |
| 2008 | 233 |
| 2009 | 204 |
| 2010 | 227 |
| 2011 | 192 |
| 2012 | 195 |
| 2013 | 175 |
| 2014 | 180 |
| 2015 | 161 |
| 2016 | 205 |
| 2017 | 173 |
| 2018 | 143 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 156 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 182 |
| 2023 | 338 |
| 2024 | 228 |
Kya through the decades
- Kya peaked in 2004, when 381 babies were named Kya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kya has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kya currently ranks #1,083 in the US and is on the rise.