Kiai Name Popularity and Statistics
Kiai is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kiai?
Kiai is spelled K-I-A-I. The name has 4 letters.
Kiai Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage rose 180 places to #9,714 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kiai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
When Was Kiai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,744
2025 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,714
2024 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,894
2008 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,871
Where Kiai Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #146 | 7 |