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The baby name Kia is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːə/ (KEE-ah).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈkiːə/ (KEE-ah)

What is the meaning of the name Kia ?

The baby name Kia is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːə/ (KEE-ah).

Kia is in Origin.

Kia is a cross-cultural given name with several distinct roots. In Scandinavia, it functions as a familiar short form of Kristina/Christina (and related names), carrying the meaning "a Christian; anointed" via Greek Christos. In English-speaking countries it came into wider use in the late 20th century, usually as a feminine name, appreciated for its brief, modern sound and easy spelling.

Elsewhere, Kia appears in Persian (کیا), historically a title for local rulers around the Caspian Sea and now a given name meaning "king; leader," more often masculine. In Hawaiian, kia denotes a "mast" or "pillar," and in compounds like kiaʻi suggests a guardian, adding a protective nuance when used as a name. Spelling variants and near-forms include Kiya, Kiah, and Kya; it also occurs as a nickname for longer names such as Kiana, Kiara, and even Kristina. Overall, Kia functions as a compact, unisex choice with layered meanings.

Kia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kia

Kiawentiio Tarbell Actor · Born 2006 · Canada Kiawentiio Tarbell is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Ka'kwet in the television series Anne with an E. Born in 2006, she has also appeared in the series Rutherford Falls. Her performances have been praised for their depth and authenticity.

Kia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2006 #1 — 834
MV 0 #19 1 644
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
LT 0 #88 1 949
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Finland Girls 0 #180 344 1,368
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
DK 0 #185 19 5,198
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
IR 0 #219 11 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
DK Girls 0 #232 86 7,429
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
Finland 0 #242 66 830
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
Finland Girls 2026 #249 1,434 3,895
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
TW Girls 0 #259 18 8,139
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Girls 2009 #301 7 2,893
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
IR Boys 0 #311 305 10,162
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PH Girls 0 #368 23 13,098
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
France Girls 2005 #399 4 2,998
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
KW Girls 0 #497 19 19,177
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
IR Girls 0 #505 26 8,334
LY 0 #518 18 12,703
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
AE Girls 0 #528 26 20,968
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
SG Girls 0 #564 23 18,916
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
HK Girls 0 #600 16 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
AR Girls 0 #623 8 8,289
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #627 41 13,071
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
SG Boys 0 #659 39 17,960
IT 0 #676 39 4,183
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
SY 0 #718 11 11,684
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
TN 0 #808 22 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #809 30 4,949
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
EG Boys 0 #858 29 15,035
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
PE Girls 0 #898 46 14,861
SA Girls 0 #898 38 25,931
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
MY Girls 0 #910 85 24,821
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #931 22 5,697
NL Girls 0 #932 24 5,933
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #958 26 5,561
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MY Boys 0 #993 119 25,439
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
DZ 0 #1,024 153 20,130
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,062 17 16,140
MA 0 #1,066 63 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,098 44 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,150 34 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,187 261 9,415
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,440 32 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,574 41 28,008

Kia is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
France
Sweden

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People also ask about Kia

Kia is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Kia is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkiːə/ (KEE-ah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kiya, Kiah, Kea, Kiaa and Keia.
Yes, very popular — Kia ranked #1 in Ireland in 2006, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Kia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2006).
Yes — 1 notable people named Kia are in our database, including Kiawentiio Tarbell (Actor).