Kaya
girl name#1132 in 2025Kaya entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #539 in 2003, ranks #1132 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1968–2025
#1132
rank today
#539
peak (2003)
206
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6432 |
| 1970s | #5989 |
| 1980s | #4511 |
| 1990s | #1822 |
| 2000s | #629 |
| 2010s | #880 |
| 2020s | #1034 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kaya has been most popular in CA, IL, NY.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Kaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaya alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaya in 2025?
- Kaya ranks #1132 among US girl names in 2025, with 206 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kaya most popular?
- Kaya peaked in 2003, reaching #539 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kaya with classmates?
- Kaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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