Kaia
5 countries#193 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
20,967 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #193 · peaked in 2024 with 1,680 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, New York, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,297 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #227 · peaked in 2021 with 134 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,093 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #363 · peaked in 2021 with 127 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
133 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #242 · peaked in 2024 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
71 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #191 · peaked in 2024 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
32 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2019 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #695 | — |
| 2007 | #638 | ↑57 |
| 2008 | #665 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #592 | ↑73 |
| 2010 | #547 | ↑45 |
| 2011 | #597 | ↓50 |
| 2012 | #563 | ↑34 |
| 2013 | #603 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #545 | ↑58 |
| 2015 | #447 | ↑98 |
| 2016 | #368 | ↑79 |
| 2017 | #330 | ↑38 |
| 2018 | #312 | ↑18 |
| 2019 | #315 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #300 | ↑15 |
| 2021 | #231 | ↑69 |
| 2022 | #225 | ↑6 |
| 2023 | #186 | ↑39 |
| 2024 | #180 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #193 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaia
Is Kaia a popular name?
Yes — Kaia currently ranks #193 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaia more common for boys or girls?
Kaia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaia most popular?
Kaia peaked in 2024 in United States, with 1,680 recorded births that year.
Is Kaia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5828 in 1955 to #193 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaia?
At least 22,296 babies have been recorded with the name Kaia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kaia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaia include Blakely, Reese, Everleigh, Alora.
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