Kiowa is an unisex given name of Native American origin, specifically from the Kiowa tribe, one of the plains tribes of North America. The name means "principal" or "highest," reflecting its status among the Kiowa people. It gained popularity in the United States and beyond during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon.
"Kiowa experienced varied birth trends from 1972 to 2023, with peaks of 18 births in 1995 and 10 births in 2018, while most years saw around 6-9 births annually. The name's popularity peaked in the mid-90s but has since stabilized, with a total of 223 babies named Kiowa born over this period."