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Kiah

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Pronounced KYAH /ˈkjΙ™h/Medium

Meaning: DawnMedium

In 30 seconds: Kiah is an English name meaning 'dawn'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDawn
U.S. rank (2024)#2939 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,269

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200219712024

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

Kiah carries the meaning 'dawn', a fresh-start sense that gives the short name a hopeful glow. Its one-breath sound makes it feel both modern and easy to wear. The data records no variations or notable bearers, keeping it an uncommon, understated pick.

With its soft k and open ending, Kiah reads as bright and unfussy. The 'dawn' meaning lends it a quietly optimistic feel for a daughter.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kiah is 'dawn', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Kiah β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Kiah Stokes (1993-)
    American WNBA basketball player

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiah mean?

Kiah is usually explained as meaning 'dawn' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kiah?

It's commonly said KYAH /ˈkjΙ™h/.

Is Kiah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kiah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kiah?

In 2024, Kiah ranked #2939 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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