Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kaia.
National Rank (2025)
#193
All-Time Peak Rank
#180 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
20,909
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kaia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Kaia
According to SSA data, Kaia achieved its highest historical rank of #180 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,680 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 128.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 59 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kaia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+128.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,680Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
59Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:20
1960s:44
1970s:167
1980s:211
1990s:594
2000s:4,008
2010s:7,239
2020s:8,626
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesK-ai
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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