Kia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kia is a Korean name meaning 'to arise' or 'to come up', with its roots tied to the Korean language. It has evolved from its original form in Korea to gain modern usage globally. The name is associated with positive traits such as innovation and progress, especially due to its link with the Kia automobile brand. There is no biblical relevance to the name.
The name Kia is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7574th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6545th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12269th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14258th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5082nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 928th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 810th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2222nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7364th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kia"
Pronunciation
/ˈkiːə/
Origin
Korean
Etymology
The name Kia is derived from the Korean word '기아' which means 'to arise' or 'to come up'. It is also associated with the name of the South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors.
Meaning
to arise, to come up
Language Evolution
Korean: 기아 (Kia), Modern usage: Kia
Historical Usage
Kia gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to the rise of the Kia automobile brand in the global market.
Variants & Derivatives
Kiah, Kiaora
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kia is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often linked with innovation and progress due to its association with the automobile industry.
Famous People
Kia Carrington, an athlete, Kia Stevens, a professional wrestler known as Awesome Kong
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kia"
"Kia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7574th of 10718 | 21 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6545th of 16616 | 89 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12269th of 24088 | 54 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14258th of 23106 | 32 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5082nd of 12526 | 112 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 928th of 19264 | 2,236 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 810th of 27321 | 3,769 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2222nd of 35406 | 1,298 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7364th of 30306 | 186 |
Regional Popularity of "Kia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
45.07% 2847th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
79.05% 1921st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.23% 1064th/2937 |
17.94% 625th/3483 |
23.96% 843rd/3518 |
36.13% 1461st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.03% 738th/3685 |
17.70% 792nd/4475 |
12.86% 668th/5194 |
18.16% 1147th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.73% 1637th/4582 |
45.14% 2331st/5164 |
28.06% 2052nd/7313 |
51.27% 3826th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.