Girl nameCurrently #966 in the USSteady
Kaya
//ˈkɑjə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20044 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaya |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 68 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 79 |
| 1995 | 95 |
| 1996 | 123 |
| 1997 | 147 |
| 1998 | 177 |
| 1999 | 207 |
| 2000 | 315 |
| 2001 | 466 |
| 2002 | 546 |
| 2003 | 537 |
| 2004 | 561 |
| 2005 | 456 |
| 2006 | 476 |
| 2007 | 446 |
| 2008 | 511 |
| 2009 | 443 |
| 2010 | 378 |
| 2011 | 401 |
| 2012 | 349 |
| 2013 | 378 |
| 2014 | 280 |
| 2015 | 341 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 297 |
| 2018 | 271 |
| 2019 | 283 |
| 2020 | 249 |
| 2021 | 264 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 265 |
| 2024 | 286 |
Kaya through the decades
- Kaya peaked in 2004, when 561 babies were named Kaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kaya has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kaya currently ranks #966 in the US and is holding steady.