Kiai
boy name#9714 in 2025Kiai entered the US charts in 2007, peaked at #8744 in 2015, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2007–2025
#9714
rank today
#8744
peak (2015)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11119 |
| 2010s | #10568 |
| 2020s | #10690 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kiai has been most popular in Hawaii.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kiai are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kiai is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kiai in 2025?
- Kiai ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kiai most popular?
- Kiai peaked in 2015, reaching #8744 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kiai with classmates?
- Kiai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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