Kiowa
Kiowa is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,925 in the US, popular nicknames include Kio, Kiy, and Kioie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kiowa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 228 babies have been named Kiowa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiowa is past its peak , currently ranked #39,925 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,925
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Kiowa is also used as a girl name, ranked #57134.
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About the Name Kiowa
Kiowa is a boy name .
Is Kiowa a boy or girl name? Kiowa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,925 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,134. Kiowa is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kiowa is currently ranked #39,925 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiowa include Kio, Kiy, and Kioie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis