All TLDs / .kia

What is .kia?

The short answer
.kia is a brand top-level domain, operated by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .kia a real domain extension?

Yes — .kia is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .kia?

.kia is operated by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, per the IANA root database.

What is .kia used for?

.kia is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for KIA MOTORS CORPORATION and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .kia domain?

No. .kia is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.