Baby Name Popularity Profile

Kaiya

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Kaiya.

✦ Sea 🌍 Japanese, Other nature modern
National Rank (2025) #994
All-Time Peak Rank #651 Achieved 2002
Total U.S. Births 8,587 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1974 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 389 births in 2002
💡 The Kaiya Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Sea
Language Origin Japanese, Other
Origin Type multiple
A name with multiple potential origins. In Japanese, 'kai' can mean 'sea'. In Hawaiian, 'kai' means 'sea'. It is also associated with the Hopi word for 'elder sister' and used as a modern English variant.
Common Nicknames
Kai Kay
Alternative Spellings
Kaia Kaya Kiah
Pronunciation: KAI-yah
Themes & Categories
nature modern
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Kaiya

According to SSA data, Kaiya achieved its highest historical rank of #651 in 2002. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2002 with 389 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 18.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Kaiya across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -18.3% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 389 births in 2002
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 38 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 26
1980s: 83
1990s: 495
2000s: 3,188
2010s: 3,027
2020s: 1,768

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ka-ia
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Hawaii
Top States Hawaii, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Arizona
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Hawaii Unranked 104 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 207 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #745 216 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #494 290 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #1140 212 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 142 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #907 222 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 48 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1286 425 2009 Insufficient historical volume
California #745 1,179 2008 +40.0% Growth
Virginia #983 243 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 33 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #883 231 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #746 234 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 141 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #611 158 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1174 533 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee Unranked 146 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #585 126 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 223 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #766 229 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #963 242 2007 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 21 1999 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1198 351 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania Unranked 239 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 105 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 78 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 108 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 94 2010 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 44 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 39 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 35 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 25 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 22 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 11 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 21 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 21 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 5 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2002 Insufficient historical volume

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