Kaia
kaia
US Popularity:498
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Pure; Life; The sea
Kaia is a girl's given name primarily of Scandinavian origin that also has Estonian, Greek, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Hebrew roots. Kaia, meaning "pure," is a diminutive of the name Katherine and is the name Cindy Crawford chose for her daughter in 2001. This elegant name also has roots in Hawaiian and Japanese culture, where it symbolizes the sea. Kaia may also be related to the Hebrew word haya, meaning "life." Whether you want to celebrate baby's innocent spirit, love for life, or their connection to water, Kaia can make for a great choice.
Kaia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kaia is currently #126 on The Bump
Girl:Kaia is currently #51 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kaia is currently #498 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaia is currently #170 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#498
in 2022
+ 11
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Kaia, December 2014
Behind the Name, Kai
Online Etymology Dictionary, Catherine, August 2023
Japanese Names .info, Kaia
Abarim Publications, חיה
Vanity Fair, Cindy Crawford Praises Daughter Kaia Gerber and the “Good Head on Her Shoulders”, May 2023
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