Kaia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Nordic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old Norse name Kai, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste' and also considered a variant of the Greek name Gaia meaning 'earth'.
Meaning of the Name Kaia
Kaia is a feminine name with Nordic origins. It is derived from the Old Norse name Kai, which means 'pure' or 'chaste'. It is also considered a variant of the Greek name Gaia, meaning 'earth'. Kaia is a name that exudes strength, purity, and a deep connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Kaia
The popularity for the name Kaia peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 1,323 births, which ranked number 487 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Kaia had the most female births in 2022 with 1,323, which ranked number 225 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 10, which ranked number 7,596 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 522 births to 1,323 births, an increase of 153.45%. Among females, Kaia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 522 births to 1,323 births, an increase of 153.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaia
- 20 Year Trend of Kaia: 194.65%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaia: 153.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaia: 153.45%
Popularity of Kaia by State
Among females, Kaia was most popular in Western states with 433 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 254 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kaia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 434 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 223 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 254 | 115 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 172 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 143 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 170 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 171 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 95 | 184 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 408 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 9 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 346 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 277 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 266 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 465 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 428 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 129 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 300 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 291 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 283 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 313 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 350 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 148 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 175 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 293 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 156 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 81 | 204 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 451 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 359 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 159 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 375 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 243 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 362 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 112 | 314 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 167 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 208 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 127 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaia
- Total Births of Kaia: 1452 (9.75%)
- Female Births of Kaia: 1452 (9.75%)
Given the upward trend of Kaia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.75% increase in total births, for a total of 1,452 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kaia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,452 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.75%.