Kaya
5 countries#1132 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,976 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #1132 · peaked in 2004 with 561 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,569 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2015 with 134 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,412 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #594 · peaked in 2010 with 126 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
343 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #2040 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
143 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2020 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 2013–2023 · peaked in 2015 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #643 | — |
| 2007 | #684 | ↓41 |
| 2008 | #641 | ↑43 |
| 2009 | #683 | ↓42 |
| 2010 | #765 | ↓82 |
| 2011 | #722 | ↑43 |
| 2012 | #810 | ↓88 |
| 2013 | #761 | ↑49 |
| 2014 | #1000 | ↓239 |
| 2015 | #856 | ↑144 |
| 2016 | #960 | ↓104 |
| 2017 | #935 | ↑25 |
| 2018 | #1021 | ↓86 |
| 2019 | #971 | ↑50 |
| 2020 | #1055 | ↓84 |
| 2021 | #1006 | ↑49 |
| 2022 | #1019 | ↓13 |
| 2023 | #1024 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #967 | ↑57 |
| 2025 | #1132 | ↓165 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaya
Is Kaya a popular name?
Yes — Kaya currently ranks #1132 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaya more common for boys or girls?
Kaya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaya most popular?
Kaya peaked in 2004 in United States, with 561 recorded births that year.
Is Kaya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6246 in 1968 to #1132 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaya?
At least 13,888 babies have been recorded with the name Kaya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kaya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaya include Valley, Hollis, Sailor, Ailana.
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