Kya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 13 babies have been named Kya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,810 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,810
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Also a Girl Name
Kya is also used as a girl name, ranked #1084.
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Old English origin
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English origin
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Modern English origin
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English surname origin
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Hebrew origin
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#6,684 in US
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About the Name Kya
Kya is a boy name .
Is Kya a boy or girl name? Kya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,810 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,084. Kya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kya is currently ranked #6,810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kya include Kyaire, Kyair, Kyan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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