Khia

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Pronounced KEE-ah /ˈki.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Kia (variously 'beginning of the season', African; a short form of names like Kiana) and Chaya ('life', Hebrew); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kia/Chaya echo: Khia. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KEE-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Kia (variously 'beginning of the season', African; a short form of names like Kiana) and Chaya ('life', Hebrew); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8168 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 866

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khia is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a spelling of Kia (variously 'beginning of the season', African; a short form of Kiana) and Chaya ('life', Hebrew; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Khia is a modern name, variously a spelling of Kia and Chaya ('life') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

KiaKiahKhya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khia mean?

Khia is variously a spelling of Kia and Chaya ('life'); the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Khia?

It's said KEE-ah /ˈki.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khia a boy or girl name?

Khia is a girl's name.

How popular is Khia?

Khia is a very rare name in the U.S.