US Popularity:425
Other Origin(s):Estonian, Greek, Japanese, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Meaning:Pure; Life; The sea
Kaia is a girl's given name primarily of Scandinavian origin that also has Estonian, Greek, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Hebrew roots. Kaia, meaning "pure," is a diminutive of the name Katherine and is the name Cindy Crawford chose for her daughter in 2001. This elegant name also has roots in Hawaiian and Japanese culture, where it symbolizes the sea. Kaia may also be related to the Hebrew word haya, meaning "life." Whether you want to celebrate baby's innocent spirit, love for life, or their connection to water, Kaia can make for a great choice.

Common Nicknames for Kaia

What’s not to like about the name Kaia? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Kaia

How Popular Is The Name Kaia?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kaia is currently #151 on The Bump
Girl:Kaia is currently #107 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kaia is currently #425 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaia is currently #186 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#186
in 2023
+ 39
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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