Kaiya Girl

Popularity: #642 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Japanese; Hawaiian

Meaning

Japanese: forgiveness; Hawaiian: sea

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, the name Kaiya can be associated with various meanings depending on the kanji used. In Hawaiian, the name reflects a connection to the ocean, which is significant in Hawaiian culture. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States, as a modern and unique choice for girls.

Trend Summary

Kaiya has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Kaya, Kaia, Ayla, Sarai, Raya

Variants

  • Kaia
  • Kaya

International Variants

  • Kaia (Dutch)
  • Kaja (Scandinavian)

Famous people named Kaiya

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Fictional characters named Kaiya

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Sibling Suggestions

KiraMayaLilaTaliaNinaZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaiya was first seen in the United States in 1974. Kaiya has ranked as high as #913 nationally which occurred in 2002 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kaiya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kaiya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 58
24%
TX 24
10%
FL 20
8%
NY 17
7%
GA 13
5%
NC 11
5%
WA 9
4%
PA 8
3%
AZ 8
3%
IL 7
3%
SC 7
3%
TN 7
3%
VA 7
3%
CO 7
3%
OH 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19746
19757
19776
19797
19815
198212
19837
198413
19857
19867
19887
198925
199029
199129
199221
199337
199430
199534
199654
199768
199885
1999108
2000168
2001295
2002389
2003306
2004282
2005346
2006312
2007353
2008379
2009358
2010372
2011341
2012335
2013261
2014290
2015312
2016290
2017277
2018290
2019258
2020259
2021279
2022307
2023353
2024314