My strength; person of the rising sun
Kiah is often considered a diminutive of Hezekiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength.' In some contexts, it is also associated with an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'from the beautiful place' or 'of the rising sun.'
Less common today
Kiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,312 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
WNBA basketball player
American soul and pop singer
