Kaja Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaja means 'noble' or 'distinguished' and is of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Kaja
Kaja is a feminine given name with multiple origins. In Arabic, it means 'noble' or 'distinguished'. In Polish and Slovene, it is a diminutive form of the name Katarzyna or Kaja, respectively. In Norse mythology, Kaja is believed to be a variant of the name 'Kára', which means 'the dark-haired one'.
Popularity of the Name Kaja
The popularity for the name Kaja peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 25 births, which ranked number 9,567 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Kaja had the most female births in 2009 with 25, which ranked number 5,534 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaja has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 13 births, a decline of -48.00%. Among females, Kaja has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 13 births, a decline of -48.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaja
- 20 Year Trend of Kaja: -27.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaja: -48.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaja: -48.00%
Popularity of Kaja by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kaja. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kaja in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kaja is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaja
- Total Births of Kaja: 12 (-6.33%)
- Female Births of Kaja: 12 (-6.33%)
Given the downward trend of Kaja over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.33% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kaja have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.33%.