Kayah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Burmese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kayah means 'strength' and is of Burmese origin.
Meaning of the Name Kayah
Kayah is a feminine given name of Burmese origin. It is derived from the name of an ethnic group in Myanmar called Kayah, also known as Karenni. The name Kayah comes from the Kayan people, who are famous for their long-necked women who wear brass rings around their necks. The name Kayah is often associated with strength, grace, and beauty.
Popularity of the Name Kayah
The popularity for the name Kayah peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 30 births, which ranked number 8,316 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Kayah had the most female births in 2007 with 30, which ranked number 4,807 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kayah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 16 births, a decline of -36.00%. Among females, Kayah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 16 births, a decline of -36.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kayah
- 20 Year Trend of Kayah: -11.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Kayah: -36.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kayah: -36.00%
Popularity of Kayah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kayah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kayah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kayah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kayah
- Total Births of Kayah: 15 (-4.36%)
- Female Births of Kayah: 15 (-4.36%)
Given the downward trend of Kayah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.36% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kayah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.36%.