Kiya
Ancient Egyptian · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kiya
The name 'Kiya' is believed to mean "earth" or "ground" in the ancient Egyptian language, derived from the word *kꜣ* (ka) with a feminine suffix.
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Etymology
The name 'Kiya' is believed to mean "earth" or "ground" in the ancient Egyptian language, derived from the word *kꜣ* (ka) with a feminine suffix. It is most notably associated with ancient Egyptian culture, where Kiya was a secondary wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten during the 18th Dynasty, though the name is also used in modern contexts across various cultures without a specific religious affiliation.
Kiya currently ranks #2,947 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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