Kabia

Kabia is a West African surname that has found its way to the United Kingdom through migration. The name is of Mende origin, a group of people primarily living in Sierra Leone.

As with many surnames originating from Africa, the surname Kabia may have been adopted as an ancestral or tribal name that has been preserved and passed down through generations. It is likely that the bearers of the surname Kabia in the UK have roots or ancestral ties to Sierra Leone or other West African countries where the name is more prevalent.

In the modern British context, individuals with the surname Kabia may have diverse backgrounds and histories, reflecting the multicultural tapestry of contemporary Britain. The presence of the Kabia surname in the UK underscores the long history of migration and global connections that characterise the British population.

As with any surname, the name Kabia holds significance for those who bear it, serving as a link to their heritage and ancestral roots. The surname Kabia adds to the rich diversity of British surnames, contributing to the multicultural identity of the nation.

There are approximately 282 people named Kabia in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Kabia.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Alfred
  • Alusine
  • Foday
  • James
  • Michael
  • Mohamed
  • Musa
  • Osman
  • Winston

Female

  • Alison
  • Amelia
  • Aminata
  • Fatmata
  • Isatu
  • Josephine
  • Kadijah
  • Nadia
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Stacy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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