Kayah
2 countries#5554 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kayah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
512 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #5554 · peaked in 2007 with 30 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
105 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2009 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
105 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kayah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6592 | — |
| 2007 | #4808 | ↑1784 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↓2600 |
| 2009 | #6544 | ↑864 |
| 2010 | #6904 | ↓360 |
| 2011 | #5543 | ↑1361 |
| 2012 | #5398 | ↑145 |
| 2013 | #10235 | ↓4837 |
| 2014 | #7302 | ↑2933 |
| 2015 | #4584 | ↑2718 |
| 2016 | #5622 | ↓1038 |
| 2017 | #7840 | ↓2218 |
| 2018 | #5785 | ↑2055 |
| 2019 | #5986 | ↓201 |
| 2020 | #6083 | ↓97 |
| 2021 | #10292 | ↓4209 |
| 2022 | #6984 | ↑3308 |
| 2023 | #7640 | ↓656 |
| 2024 | #6932 | ↑708 |
| 2025 | #5554 | ↑1378 |
Frequently asked questions about Kayah
Is Kayah a popular name?
Yes — Kayah currently ranks #5554 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kayah more common for boys or girls?
Kayah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kayah most popular?
Kayah peaked in 2007 in United States, with 30 recorded births that year.
Is Kayah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kayah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #13430 in 1994 to #5554 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kayah?
At least 617 babies have been recorded with the name Kayah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kayah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kayah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kayah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kayah include Katerin, Kenslie.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kayah in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.