Kaiya - A very unique female name
Kaiya at a glance
Kaiya is ranked #1041 among girl baby names in 2025, with 188 births in 2025. It peaked in 2002 at #669 and first appeared on the charts in 1984.
- Rank in 2025
- #1041
- Births in 2025
- 188
- Peak year
- 2002 (#669)
- First appeared
- 1984
- Trend
- #1051 in 2020 → #1041 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 6,933 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.9/5 (22 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 6,933 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaiya peaked in popularity 24 years ago in 2002 on position 669.
Famous with this name
Kaiya Nixon
Kaiya Thayn
Kaiya Jones
How would you rate Kaiya, 1-5?
Kaiya is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaiya is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #494 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,286.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kaiya is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kaiya origin and meaning
Modern elaboration (American) — origin uncertain
Uncertain — Kaiya is an elaboration of Kaia / Kaya; Kaia itself has several claimed sources (Scandinavian short form, Greek and Japanese among them), and Kaiya's own construction is not documented
Kaiya appeared in the US data in 1984 and peaked in 2002, part of the wave of K- names built around the fashionable 'ky' sound — Kaia, Kaya, Kyla, Kayla. Its exact recipe is not documented; it extends Kaia with a -ya ending that gives it a slightly Japanese or Hawaiian air without a settled claim to either. It has been roughly steady in recent years, ticking up since 2020.
Origin uncertain
Kaiya is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Kaiya, pop culture references for the name Kaiya and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kaiya
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kaiya, sorted by popularity.
Kay / Kasey / Keisha / Kaia / Kacie / Kaye / Kacey / Kaya / Kaci / Kai /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1041 |
| 2024 | 889 |
| 2023 | 791 |
| 2022 | 884 |
| 2021 | 941 |
| 2020 | 1051 |
| 2019 | 998 |
| 2018 | 940 |
| 2017 | 975 |
| 2016 | 972 |
| 2015 | 897 |
| 2014 | 966 |
| 2013 | 987 |
| 2012 | 798 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2010 | 749 |
| 2009 | 796 |
| 2008 | 776 |
| 2007 | 807 |
| 2006 | 862 |
| 2005 | 780 |
| 2004 | 841 |
| 2003 | 794 |
| 2002 | 669 |
| 2001 | 792 |
| 2000 | 1144 |
| 1999 | 1647 |
| 1998 | 1832 |
| 1997 | 1858 |
| 1996 | 3425 |
| 1995 | 4420 |
| 1993 | 3622 |
| 1989 | 4234 |
| 1984 | 2867 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Washington | 494 |
| Wisconsin | 585 |
| Missouri | 611 |
| California | 745 |
| Colorado | 745 |
| North Carolina | 746 |
| Ohio | 766 |
| Georgia | 883 |
| Maryland | 907 |
| Illinois | 963 |
| Virginia | 983 |
| Arizona | 1140 |
| Texas | 1174 |
| New York | 1198 |
| Florida | 1286 |
Even more about Kaiya
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kaiya a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kaiya?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KY-ah · /ˈkaɪə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kaia — The name it elaborates, a separate established name
- Kaya — A similar established name in the same sound family
- Kaiyah — A spelling variant with a decorative -h
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Kaiya for its breezy, two-syllable flow — exotic-feeling but easy to say and spell once heard. It feels light and modern.
Worth knowing
- Kaia, Kaya, Kaiya, Kyah and Kayah are near-identical in speech
- Claims that it means 'forgiveness' (Japanese) or 'sea' are borrowed from other names and not established for Kaiya
