Khiya: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: kh-eey-ah
Origin: Jordan
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Of the ocean origin.

" The name Khiya, particularly in French, has been used for centuries. It gained popularity in the 20th century and remains a unique choice today. In Arabic-speaking cultures, names like Khiyan are more traditional and meaningful. Khiya symbolizes being precious and important, as well as extremes in health, and spirituality, reflecting the qualities of the ocean.

Khiya Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Khiya is currently #18517 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Khiya is currently #10579 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Khiya is currently #9007 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Khiya is currently #5088 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Khiya is currently #9412 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Khiya is currently #5348 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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