UK girl's name
Ciya
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "dawn" or "daybreak".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ciya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ciya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Ciya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ciya ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Ciya.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ciya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Ciya mean?
The name Ciya has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "ci-ya," which translates to "eternal life" or "everlasting." The name was likely given to children with the hope that they would live a long and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ciya can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, an important Sumerian city-state located in modern-day Iraq. These inscriptions, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, mention a priestess named Ciya who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, Ciya was also the name of a minor goddess associated with healing and fertility. While not much is known about her specific role or cult, her name appears in several hymns and religious texts from the period.
During the Neo-Babylonian period (626-539 BC), the name Ciya gained popularity among the ruling elite. One notable figure from this time was Ciya, the daughter of King Nabonidus, the last ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. She is mentioned in several clay tablets and inscriptions from the period, which provide insights into her life and position within the royal court.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Ciya spread to other regions of the Middle East and was adopted by various cultures and religions. One notable figure was Ciya al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. He is known for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and his works on philosophy and theology.
Another significant figure bearing the name Ciya was Ciya al-Baghdadi, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 11th century AD. He was an influential figure in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and was widely respected for his knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.
Throughout history, the name Ciya has been carried by various individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, each adding their own unique contributions to its rich tapestry of meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ciya over time
The chart below shows babies named Ciya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ciya, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ciya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ciya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4900 | 6 | 2 |
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- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Ciya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ciya in the UK right now?
In 2007, Ciya was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ciya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Ciya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ciya?
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "dawn" or "daybreak".
How many people are called Ciya in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ciya across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.