The baby name Kahia is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kah-HEE-ah (KAH-hee-uh).
Kahia is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kahia is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kah-HEE-ah (KAH-hee-uh).
Kahia is Greek in Origin.
Kahia is a rare given name with several plausible roots. In North Africa it is viewed as a streamlined variant of Kahina, from Arabic kāhina “seer, prophetess,” the epithet of the 7th‑century Amazigh leader Dihya (al‑Kahina), which sustained the name in regional and diasporic use. In East Africa, Kahia also occurs as a Kikuyu surname that some families have adopted as a given name. Elsewhere, parents may choose it as a creative cousin of Kaia or Kalia.
Meaning depends on lineage: via the Arabic/Amazigh route it conveys “seer/prophetic woman,” while modern coinage is chosen chiefly for its clear, lilting sound. Variants and related forms include Kahina, Kaia, Kalia, and the Hawaiian‑style spelling Kāhia; Kia works as a short form. Do not confuse it with Hawaiian Kahea (“to call”), which is etymologically distinct.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #570 | 4 | 11,342 |
| TN | 0 | #809 | 21 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #884 | 6 | 9,522 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,136 | 41 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kahia is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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