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Kiowa
BoyMeaning of Kiowa: Tribal name of the Kiowa people
Kiowa is a boy's name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10491st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10491
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
304
First recorded 1972 · peak 1995
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
77% boys · 23% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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