Kaia

Rank 225th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kaia was 225th most popular baby name for girls and 498th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,323 babies were named Kaia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,538 babies in the United States were named Kaia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kaia is around 10 to 12 years old.

The name "Kaia" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Kaia is Kai.

Kaia Meaning & Origin

The name Kaia is of Greek origin and it means "pure." It also has roots in Hawaiian culture where it means "the sea," evoking a sense of tranquility, peace, and strength.

The name Kaia is described as adventurous, exotic and lively.

Pronunciation

Kaia is pronounced kai-uh in English. The name Kaia has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kaia

  • The name Kaia is used by a prominent figure in the fashion industry - Kaia Gerber, who is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford.

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Geography

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