UK boy's name
Kyza
An Arabic feminine name meaning "beautiful" or "elegant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyza is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Kyza. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyza ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Kyza.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
5 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Kyza mean?
The name Kyza is believed to originate from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the primary liturgical language of Hinduism and the language of classical Indian literature. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshaya," which means "diminishing" or "waning." This could suggest that the name Kyza might have been given to children born during the waning phase of the moon or during a time of diminishing resources.
In some historical texts, the name Kyza is mentioned as a variant spelling of the name Kyza, which was a popular name among the Brahmin community in ancient India. The Brahmins were the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy and were known for their knowledge and expertise in various fields, including religion, philosophy, and literature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyza can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, there is a minor character named Kyza who is described as a wise and learned sage.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kyza. One of the most famous was Kyza Pandit, a 16th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. He was born in 1501 and lived until 1579.
Another notable Kyza was Kyza Muni, a Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his teachings on the concept of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-dualistic nature of reality.
In the realm of literature, Kyza Devi was a renowned 18th-century Bengali poet and writer. She was born in 1741 and is celebrated for her contribution to the Bengali literary tradition, particularly her devotional poetry dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali.
Moving forward in time, Kyza Chandra Roy was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was born in 1888 and was a contemporary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Lastly, Kyza Dutt was a 20th-century Indian classical vocalist and musician. Born in 1925, she was renowned for her mastery of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and was a recipient of several prestigious awards and honors for her contributions to the art form.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyza over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyza, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyza 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 | #4320 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3934 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kyza
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kyza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kyza was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kyza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Kyza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyza?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "beautiful" or "elegant".
How many people are called Kyza in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Kyza across the 6 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.