Meaning: Its source is a Hawaiian expression meaning "Diana."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Swedish.

Nickname For: Kiana and Kristina

Variant Forms: Lakia and Lakiya

Popularity: The name Kia ranked 1427th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This may be based on the name Anna, meaing ''favored grace.'' Another influence may be Keena, derived from the male Gaelic name Cian, meaning ''ancient.''