Kia doesn't stand for anything dumbass. The name of the car company is KIA Motors America (KMA as they say on their site). How the hell does Korean International Automotive Motors America sound at all correct to you? And to completely smash my point into your face, check the FAQ on the Kia site. Ki means to arise or come up out, a means Asia. Put the two together and you have "To arise or come up out of Asia".