Kiai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kiai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 49 babies have been named Kiai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,955 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,955
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Biblical Hebrew origin
"worshiper of Yahweh"
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Welsh / Latin Gaius origin
"rejoice, happy"
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Old English origin
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Latin origin
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis