Kiah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 253 babies have been named Kiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiah is past its peak , currently ranked #27,917 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,917
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kiah is also used as a girl name, ranked #2936.
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About the Name Kiah
Kiah is a boy name .
Is Kiah a boy or girl name? Kiah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,917 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,936. Kiah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kiah is currently ranked #27,917 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kiah 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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