Khiya is of Arabic origin and signifies 'intelligent'. It is typically spelled without the diacritical mark, making it unique among names derived from the Arabic word for intelligent.
The name Khiya experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in 2003 (26 births) and 2002 (20 births), and notable drops in recent years, such as 5 births each in 1995 and 2019. However, overall it maintained a steady presence with a total of 307 births recorded between 1995 and 2023.