girl name
Kaia
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#193 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kaia in the US, 1880–2025
Kaia first appears in US records in 1955. It peaked in 2024, when 1,680 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,618.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kaia popular?
Near its peak Kaia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 8,626 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,239 | |
| 2000s | 4,008 | |
| 1990s | 594 | |
| 1980s | 211 | |
| 1970s | 167 | |
| 1960s | 44 | |
| 1950s | 20 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaia a boy or a girl name?
Kaia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kaia a popular name right now?
Kaia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Kaia?
In 2025, Kaia ranked #193 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kaia most popular?
Kaia was most popular in 2024, when about 1,680 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.