gender neutral
Kaya
restful place
About Kaya
Short, sweet, and impossibly chic—this name proves that simplicity can be stunning. Its brevity is its strength, making it memorable and impactful without any unnecessary embellishment. The name has an earthy, natural quality that appeals to parents who value authenticity and connection to the world around them. It's the kind of name that feels grounded yet spirited, serious yet playful.
What's remarkable is how this brief name manages to feel complete and substantial rather than like a nickname. It has a modern, international appeal that works across cultures and languages. The strong "K" sound gives it presence, while its conciseness makes it easy for even young children to spell and write. This is perfect for parents who believe less is more and want a name that's direct and confident without being complicated. It's effortlessly cool in a way that longer, more elaborate names sometimes struggle to achieve.
Popularity of the Name Kaya
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #758 | #477 | #296 | #500 | #976 |
| 2001 | #613 | #445 | #298 | #486 | |
| 2002 | #551 | #508 | #350 | #482 | #463 |
| 2003 | #540 | #669 | #250 | #742 | #536 |
| 2004 | #541 | #533 | #284 | #690 | |
| 2005 | #642 | #620 | #346 | #497 | #742 |
| 2006 | #645 | #575 | #271 | #516 | |
| 2007 | #684 | #593 | #229 | #583 | #665 |
| 2008 | #641 | #569 | #231 | #395 | #545 |
| 2009 | #685 | #577 | #319 | #557 | #579 |
| 2010 | #767 | #440 | #359 | #627 | #674 |
| 2011 | #723 | #533 | #303 | #857 | #612 |
| 2012 | #810 | #499 | #533 | #676 | |
| 2013 | #761 | #472 | #395 | #363 | #777 |
| 2014 | #1000 | #500 | #390 | #698 | |
| 2015 | #860 | #436 | #554 | #826 | |
| 2016 | #962 | #598 | #378 | #925 | |
| 2017 | #937 | #587 | #331 | #453 | #699 |
| 2019 | #973 | #584 | #387 | #522 | #954 |
| 2024 | #967 | #588 | #516 | #799 | |
| 1997 | #556 | ||||
| 1998 | #800 | ||||
| 1999 | #578 | #365 | |||
| 2018 | #632 | #421 | #715 | ||
| 2020 | #519 | #299 | #886 | ||
| 2021 | #578 | #378 | |||
| 2022 | #494 | #666 | |||
| 2023 | #522 | #515 | #735 | ||
| 2025 | #763 | #907 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kaya
Names Similar to Kaya
Nicknames for Kaya
- Kay
- Kiki
- Kaya
- Yaya
Famous People Named Kaya
| Kaya Scodelario | British actress known for her role in "Skins" and "The Maze Runner" |
| Kaya Jones | American singer, and former member of the Pussycat Dolls |
| Kaya Wilkins | Norwegian-American musician and artist |
| Kaya Stewart | British-American singer-songwriter |
| Kaya Yanar | German comedian and TV presenter |
| Kaya Turski | Canadian freestyle skier and X Games gold medalist |
| Kaya Davies Hayon | Spanish-British fashion model and activist |
| Kaya Mar | Swedish singer and songwriter |
| Kaya McKenna Callahan | American actress known for her role in "Grown Ups" |
| Kaya Rose Humphrey | British singer-songwriter and daughter of Bob Geldof |
| Kaya Tokey | Kazakhstani rhythmic gymnast and Asian Games medalist |
| Kaya Artemis | Russian television presenter and actress |
| Kaya Cattouse | Belizean cyclist and Central American Games medalist |
| Kaya Dani Pudar | Indonesian actor and singer |
| Kaya Davies-Hayon | Spanish-British model and activist |
| Kaya Hsu | Taiwanese-American author and speaker |
| Kaya Burgess | British journalist and author |
| Kaya Hall | Australian water polo player |
| Kaya Scodelario-Davis | Brazilian-British actress |
Characters Named Kaya
| Kaya Johnson | A determined detective in a crime thriller series |
| Kaya Anderson | A young wizard exploring a magical world in a fantasy novel |
| Kaya Martinez | The protagonist of a coming-of-age story set in a small town |
| Kaya Walker | An intergalactic space explorer in a sci-fi adventure |
| Kaya Morgan | A fierce warrior in a medieval fantasy epic |
| Kaya Evans | A skilled hacker and spy in a techno-thriller |
| Kaya Richards | A time-traveling archaeologist in a historical fiction saga |
| Kaya Summers | A famous actress in a drama-filled soap opera |
| Kaya Mitchell | A young and ambitious journalist in a romance novel |
| Kaya Williams | A gifted artist discovering her talents in a graphic novel |
| Kaya Peterson | A brave and resourceful survivor in a post-apocalyptic world |
| Kaya Reed | A secret agent with extraordinary skills in a spy thriller |
| Kaya Thompson | A quirky and witty character in a contemporary fiction novel |
| Kaya Cooper | A teenage prodigy navigating high school life in a YA novel |
| Kaya Turner | A talented chef participating in a cooking competition show |
| Kaya Carter | A spirited and adventurous pirate captain in a swashbuckling tale |
| Kaya Martin | A ghost whisperer helping lost spirits find peace in a paranormal mystery |
| Kaya Davis | A young musician chasing her dreams in a musical drama |
| Kaya Sinclair | A strong-willed queen in a historical romance novel |