Kiva
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kiva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 24 babies have been named Kiva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,437 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,437
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kiva is also used as a girl name, ranked #13425.
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About the Name Kiva
Kiva is a boy name .
Is Kiva a boy or girl name? Kiva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,437 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,425. Kiva is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kiva is currently ranked #19,437 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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