Kaija
2 countries#7491 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaija was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,028 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #7491 · peaked in 2002 with 49 births
Most common in: Minnesota, California, Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12 births recorded 1997–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12 births recorded 1997–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaija’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5233 | — |
| 2007 | #3786 | ↑1447 |
| 2008 | #4550 | ↓764 |
| 2009 | #5097 | ↓547 |
| 2010 | #4735 | ↑362 |
| 2011 | #6564 | ↓1829 |
| 2012 | #7804 | ↓1240 |
| 2013 | #8135 | ↓331 |
| 2014 | #6713 | ↑1422 |
| 2015 | #6977 | ↓264 |
| 2016 | #4250 | ↑2727 |
| 2017 | #6531 | ↓2281 |
| 2018 | #6248 | ↑283 |
| 2019 | #5041 | ↑1207 |
| 2020 | #6083 | ↓1042 |
| 2021 | #8464 | ↓2381 |
| 2022 | #8542 | ↓78 |
| 2023 | #4873 | ↑3669 |
| 2024 | #6394 | ↓1521 |
| 2025 | #7491 | ↓1097 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaija
Is Kaija a popular name?
Yes — Kaija currently ranks #7491 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaija more common for boys or girls?
Kaija is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaija most popular?
Kaija peaked in 2002 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Kaija rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaija’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #6804 in 1967 to #7491 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaija?
At least 1,040 babies have been recorded with the name Kaija across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kaija popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaija appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.