Kaia
boy name#12008 in 2025Kaia entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #6935 in 2001, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
#12008
rank today
#6935
peak (2001)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10010 |
| 2010s | #9819 |
| 2020s | #11307 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kaia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kaia is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaia in 2025?
- Kaia ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kaia most popular?
- Kaia peaked in 2001, reaching #6935 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kaia with classmates?
- Kaia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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