Kia
4 countries#8362 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,809 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 1993 with 357 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, California, New York, Maryland, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,613 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 158 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,586 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 154 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
27 births recorded 1998–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
21 births recorded 1983–2005 · peaked in 1983 with 7 births
Most common in: Aude, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3316 | — |
| 2007 | #4808 | ↓1492 |
| 2008 | #4360 | ↑448 |
| 2009 | #4370 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #5247 | ↓877 |
| 2011 | #4568 | ↑679 |
| 2012 | #5253 | ↓685 |
| 2013 | #5644 | ↓391 |
| 2014 | #5625 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #7613 | ↓1988 |
| 2016 | #5985 | ↑1628 |
| 2017 | #7840 | ↓1855 |
| 2018 | #7100 | ↑740 |
| 2019 | #7716 | ↓616 |
| 2020 | #6629 | ↑1087 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↓2933 |
| 2022 | #5793 | ↑3769 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↓9401 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↑3033 |
| 2025 | #8362 | ↑3799 |
Frequently asked questions about Kia
Is Kia a popular name?
Yes — Kia currently ranks #8362 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kia more common for boys or girls?
Kia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kia most popular?
Kia peaked in 1993 in United States, with 357 recorded births that year.
Is Kia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kia’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5952 in 1956 to #8362 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kia?
At least 9,443 babies have been recorded with the name Kia across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kia appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kia include Kierstyn.
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