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Kia

Girl name · 27 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kia: 27 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2007.

Kia is a name with several possible origins, most commonly a variant of the Irish name Kea meaning “beautiful” or a Persian name meaning “king” or “good.” In Māori, it also carries the lovely meaning of “sparkle” or “shine.” Notable bearers include Canadian Olympic basketball player Kia Nurse and British actress Kia Pegg, who has appeared in television dramas. The name shares its spelling with the car manufacturer Kia, giving it a modern, international familiarity. While it has no direct place connections, its simple, two-syllable sound has grown in popularity across English-speaking countries as a chic, cross-cultural choice that parents often pair with longer formal names like Kiana or Keira.