How old is someone named Kya?
The average Kya is 17 years old.
Half of all living Kyas are between 9 and 23.
When was Kya popular?
Kya had one big moment, peaking in 2004. 57% of the babies ever named Kya arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 105 | 100 |
| 1990s | 569 | 560 |
| 2000s | 2,642 | 2,600 |
| 2010s | 1,785 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 1,231 | 1,200 |
How many Kyas are still alive?
About 6,300 Kyas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 6,400 babies named Kya since 1970.
Nearly every Kya ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kya?
About half of living Kyas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 38%
Is Kya an old name?
No. Kya is one of the youngest names around: younger than 79 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kya will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Kya a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Kyas are women.
Names the same age as Kya
NAME TWIN
Kya's name twin is Kaya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaya's age curve is the closest match to Kya's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Kia (39)
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Questions about the name Kya
How old is the average Kya?
The average Kya in the US is 17 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kya?
About 6,300 Kyas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,400 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Kya most popular?
In 2004, when about 380 baby girls were named Kya.
Is Kya a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Kyas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
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