Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Kiava

Name: Popularity of the name Kiava in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kiava, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#13,316 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2018

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#13316

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kiava

Kiava first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 5 Kiavas were born — ranking #13,316 that year. As of 2026, Kiava ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Kiavas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kiava

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kiava is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cava
Kiva
Krava
Cueva
Cuva
Kiara
Kiev
Kava
Cleva
Cova
Kavi
Kova

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiava

What does the name Kiava mean?

Kiava is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kiava in 2026?

In 2026, Kiava ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kiava most popular?

Kiava reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #13,316 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Kiava a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kiava is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kiava?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kiava include Adeva, Alaxandria, Aleandra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kiava

Kiava is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Kiava's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #13,316. Use the chart and map above to compare Kiava's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.