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

Nicknames come in all shapes and sizes. And if you love the name Kaia, you’re in luck, because the options are cuter than ever! From the sweet to the sassy, we’ve got you and baby covered.

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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