How old is someone named Kia?
The average Kia is 39 years old.
Half of all living Kias are between 31 and 47.
When was Kia popular?
Kia was at its most popular in the early 1990s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 12 babies were named Kia in 2025.
Popular names of 1993 · The most popular names of the 1990s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 329 | 300 |
| 1970s | 1,791 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 2,300 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 2,362 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 689 | 680 |
| 2010s | 225 | 230 |
| 2020s | 88 | under 100 |
How many Kias are still alive?
About 7,500 Kias are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 7,800 babies named Kia since 1956.
Nearly every Kia ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kia?
About half of living Kias are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 28%
- Millennial 50%
- Gen Z 18%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Kia an old name?
Somewhat. Kia is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Kia a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 97.5% of living Kias are women.
Names the same age as Kia
NAME TWIN
Kia's name twin is Tiffani. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tiffani's age curve is the closest match to Kia's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Kya (17)
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Questions about the name Kia
How old is the average Kia?
The average Kia in the US is 39 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kia?
About 7,500 Kias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,800 babies given the name since 1956.
When was the name Kia most popular?
In 1993, when about 360 baby girls were named Kia.
Is Kia a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 50% of living Kias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this