Jaia
girl name#4460 in 2025Jaia entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #3730 in 1998, ranks #4460 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #12362 |
| 1990s | #8481 |
| 2000s | #4456 |
| 2010s | #5322 |
| 2020s | #4578 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jaia has been most popular in California, Florida, Illinois.
Fashion outlook
Jaia sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Jaia today is about where Parrish stood in 1992 — 27 years past a #3733-sized peak. By 2007, Parrish had settled around #11017.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Jaia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jaia alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jaia in 2025?
- Jaia ranks #4460 among US girl names in 2025, with 31 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jaia most popular?
- Jaia peaked in 1998, reaching #3730 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jaia with classmates?
- Jaia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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