Kyas
A name of modern coinage likely derived from the letter combination "K-y-a".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kyas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyas today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyas births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kyas with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kyas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,320
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Kyas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyas from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kyas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyas
The name Kyas is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, dating back to the classical period of Ancient Greece. It is likely derived from the Greek word "kyanos," which means "blue" or "dark blue." This word was often used to describe the color of the sea or the sky, suggesting that the name Kyas may have been associated with the natural world and its hues.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no specific references to the name Kyas itself, but the color blue held significant symbolic meanings. It was often associated with the gods of the sea, such as Poseidon, and was considered a color of royalty and nobility.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kyas can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when a Greek philosopher named Kyas of Croton lived. He was a member of the Pythagorean school of thought and is mentioned in the writings of other ancient philosophers, such as Aristotle and Diogenes Laertius.
Another notable figure with the name Kyas was Kyas of Miletus, a Greek lyric poet who lived in the 6th century BCE. He was known for his elegiac poetry and was considered a part of the canon of nine lyric poets of ancient Greece.
In the 4th century BCE, a Greek sculptor named Kyas of Miletus gained recognition for his work on the famous Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. His sculptures adorned the exterior of this iconic tomb, showcasing his artistic talent.
During the Byzantine era, a few individuals with the name Kyas are mentioned in historical records. Kyas Callistos, a Byzantine nobleman and military commander, lived in the 11th century CE and played a role in the conflicts between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks.
In the Renaissance period, a Italian humanist scholar named Kyas Baruzzi (1441-1501) gained prominence for his contributions to the study of classical Greek and Latin literature. He taught at several universities in Italy and was known for his translations and commentaries on ancient texts.
While the name Kyas has not been as widespread as some other names throughout history, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and time periods, often associated with individuals who made significant contributions in fields such as philosophy, literature, art, and military leadership.
People
Kyas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kyas a common name?
We classify Kyas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyas most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyas was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyas is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kyas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kyas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kyas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kyas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.