Comments for the name Kia

I believe this is also an Australian name. I don't think it's short for anything in that sense.

Kia is the name of a South Korean automobile manufacturer. Kia has released such car models as the Sephia, Spectra and Rio. More information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia

I have a second cousin with this name who's a guy. Not kidding.

Pretty, but there is also a brand of car called Kia. I think it's a little bit too short, you should name your child something longer, and then they get nicknames to choose from.

Pronounced kee-a.

Egyptian name originally. Princess Kia.

This could also be a nickname for Saskia.

In English, KIA is acronym for "killed in action".

I love the name Kia. It is so adorable and sugar-sweet it could give Chloe a run for its money. However, I don't like Kia car or "killed in action" associations, so I prefer the spelling Kiya. Kiya is an Ancient Egyptian name, borne by a wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. I love the way Kiya looks (the "y" gives it more spunk), and I'm kind of an Ancient Egypt enthusiast, so Kiya's history makes it more appealing to me than the Kia spelling.

I know a Kia. Kind of a brat, but an great name otherwise. Very cute and one of my all-time favorites! :)

People will call you Car or Carrie. Oh, hi I'm Kia! Vroom vroom. No offence if this is your name, I like it alright besides the fact that it is a car company.

It's generally not used as a given name, only as a nickname.