US Popularity:1571
Origin:Swahili
Other Origin(s):Greek, Scandinavian
Meaning:Sky diamond; Pure
Laced with elegance, Kya is a name fit for any graceful child. This girl's moniker has a triple dose of origins, making it a treasure trove of inspirational meanings. Beginning with the Scandinavian roots, Kya may be a variant of Kaya or Kaia, which comes from the Greek Katherine. Katharos in Greek means "pure," perhaps gifting baby with a wholesome and positive outlook on life from day one. In Swahili, Kya is linked to "sky diamond," painting a picture of your little star twinkling in the sky. In Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kya is a significant name to Katara, being both her mother's and her daughter's given names!

Kya Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Kya is currently #1571 in U.S. births
Girl:Kya is currently #820 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#820
in 2023
+ 479
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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