Kia
Pronunciation: [ k-EE-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 196 babies have been named Kia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kia is past its peak , currently ranked #21,272 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,272
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kia
Kia is a boy name .
Is Kia a boy or girl name? Kia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,272 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,119. Kia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kia is currently ranked #21,272 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kia include Kian, Kiaan, Kiansh, Kiari, Kiano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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