Kieu Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKyu / kɪəuVietnamese
Meaning
a beautiful girl
Historical & Cultural Background
Kieu is a name of Vietnamese origin, often associated with beauty and grace. It is commonly used in Vietnam and has cultural significance in Vietnamese literature. The name is also linked to the famous literary work 'Truyen Kieu' by Nguyen Du, which tells the story of a young woman's trials and tribulations.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kieu
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kieu was first seen in the United States in 1980. Kieu has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kieu has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kieu (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |