Kiya

Meaning of Kiya

It has multiple meanings depending on the origin, but generally means 'the precious one' or 'jewel'.

Kiya has African roots — browse every African baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kiya

After ranking as high as #961 in 2002, Kiya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kiya

• Kiya Lacey
  American R&B singer
• Kiya Winston
  American volleyball player
• Kiya Tomlin
  American fashion designer
• Kiya Babez
  Social media personality
• Kiya Knight
  American actress

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Questions about the name Kiya

What does the name Kiya mean?

Kiya means it has multiple meanings depending on the origin, but generally means 'the precious one' or 'jewel', and it comes from African origins.

Is Kiya a boy's or a girl's name?

Kiya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kiya?

Kiya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kiya most popular?

Kiya peaked at #961 in 2002.