UK girl's name
Kyia
A feminine name possibly derived from the Greek name Kyra, meaning "lady".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4535, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 10 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1997 to 2020. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 83 living people in the UK are called Kyia. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyia ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 10 girls were registered as Kyia.
- • About 83 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4535
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
10 births
Estimated living
83
2026
Meaning
What does Kyia mean?
The name Kyia is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "kyia," which means "the young woman" or "the maiden." The name can be traced back to the classical period of ancient Greece, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BC.
In ancient Greek mythology, Kyia was the name of a nymph who was associated with the goddess Artemis. She was known for her beauty and grace, and was often depicted in works of art and literature from that era. The name Kyia was also mentioned in several ancient Greek texts, including the works of Homer and Hesiod.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kyia can be found in ancient Greek inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. One notable person who bore this name was Kyia of Corinth, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BC. She was known for her contributions to the field of geometry and was highly respected among her contemporaries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who have carried the name Kyia. In the Byzantine Empire, Kyia Palaiologina was a princess who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her intelligence and political savvy, and played a significant role in the affairs of the empire.
In the 19th century, Kyia Kosmadaki was a Greek poet and writer who gained fame for her works that celebrated the beauty of her homeland. She was born in 1828 and her poetry was widely read and admired in Greece.
Another notable figure with the name Kyia was Kyia Krameria, a Czech botanist and naturalist who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her extensive research on plant species and her contributions to the field of botany.
Kyia Shindler was a German artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. She was renowned for her unique style and her ability to capture the human form in her works of art.
The name Kyia has a rich history and has been carried by many notable figures throughout the ages. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be used in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyia over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyia, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4535 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5140 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2824 | 48 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3033 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Kyia
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kyia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyia in the UK right now?
In 2020, Kyia was ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kyia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 10 babies registered as Kyia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyia?
A feminine name possibly derived from the Greek name Kyra, meaning "lady".
How many people are called Kyia in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Kyia across the 16 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.