Kaja Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAH-yah / /ˈkɑː.jə/Slavic; Scandinavian
Meaning
Pure; chaste
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaja is a name with roots in Slavic languages, often considered a diminutive of names like Katarina. It is also found in Scandinavian cultures, where it is used as an independent name. The name has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in Northern Europe. Kaja is often associated with positive qualities such as purity and innocence.
Trend Summary
Kaja has seen a steady rise in popularity in various countries, particularly in Scandinavia.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaia
- Kaya
International Variants
- Kaja (Polish)
- Kaja (Norwegian)
- Kaja (Swedish)
Famous people named Kaja
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaja was first seen in the United States in 1957. Kaja has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kaja has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaja (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 19 |