Kiah
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- Name
- Kiah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Kiah is a female name of African origin. Translated, the name means 'the dawn' or more freely interpreted 'a new beginning'.
What does the name Kiah mean?
Kiah is an African name for girls. It literally means 'the dawn' or can also be understood as 'new beginning'. The origin of the name lies in Swahili, derived from the word kiah, which stands for 'twilight' and 'dawn'. For boys, Kiah is sometimes used as a short or pet form of Hezekiah, which means 'God gives strength', 'God gives power', and 'God makes strong'. In some countries, the name is also apparently spelled with a 'C', with Cian being male and Ciah female.
Where does the name Kiah come from?
The etymology of Kiah is found in Swahili, where the name means 'the dawn'. The composition of the Swahili term kiah represents twilight and dawn. This language belongs to the African language family.
How do you pronounce Kiah?
Kiah is pronounced like 'Kia', with a short 'i' and stressed 'K'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kiah is considered a rare name, as it has not been recorded in the German charts so far. Its highest ranking was in 2001, reaching 446th place in the Irish name charts. In the last ten years, Kiah has been used about 20 times there, placing it at 1,279th in the ten-year statistics. Looking at the period from 1964 to 2024, the name ranks 1,327th in Ireland.
Famous people
- Kiah Roache-Turner (Belgian film director)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kiah
What does the name Kiah mean?
Kiah is an African girl's name that means 'the dawn' or 'new beginning' and originates from Swahili.
Where does the name Kiah come from?
The origin of Kiah lies in Swahili, an African language, where the term stands for twilight and dawn.
How popular is the name Kiah?
The popularity of the name Kiah varies by region, but it is appreciated in many countries as a modern and unique name for girls.