At a glance
- In short
- Keyia is a unique and uncommon American English name for baby girls, with a sense of individuality and distinctiveness.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1999 (#14,411)
- Babies in 1999
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,516 in 1975
- First recorded
- 1974
Meaning of Keyia
Keyia is a female name with American English pronunciation pronounced as KEE-yuh (/ˈkiːjə/). This unique name has variations such as Keia. Keyia is of unknown origin, but it carries a sense of individuality and distinctiveness. While the popularity of Keyia has fluctuated over the years, it has remained consistently chosen for baby girls in the United States. The name appeared on the records as far back as 1974 and saw its peak in 1984 when it ranked 5th among newborn names. Although its exact meaning may be uncertain, Keyia offers a beautiful and uncommon choice for parents seeking an original name for their little one.
How to pronounce Keyia
English
- Pronounced KEE-yuh /ˈkiːjə/
Popularity of Keyia in the U.S.
Keyia was last recorded in the U.S. in 1999, ranked #14,411 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,516 in 1975. It first appears in the records in 1974.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1974–1999 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 14,411 | ▼ 289 |
| 1998 | 5 | 14,122 | back (not recorded in 1997) |
| 1996 | 5 | 13,518 | back (not recorded in 1994–1995) |
| 1993 | 5 | 13,442 | back (not recorded in 1985–1992) |
| 1984 | 5 | 10,422 | ▼ 2,375 |
| 1983 | 7 | 8,047 | ▼ 1,159 |
| 1982 | 9 | 6,888 | back (not recorded in 1981) |
| 1980 | 7 | 8,178 | ▲ 2,032 |
| 1979 | 5 | 10,210 | back (not recorded in 1976–1978) |
| 1975 | 10 | 5,516 | ▲ 3,259 |
| 1974 | 5 | 8,775 | new |