US Popularity:1892
Origin:Japanese
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Ocean, Sea; Triumph, victory; Sky
Kaiya is a gender-neutral name of Japanese and Chinese origin and can possibly come from the Hawaiian name Kai. This name can have a variety of meanings, depending on which kanji or Chinese characters are used to write it. One of the more popular meanings is "ocean," "sky," or "sea," making it a great choice if you want to encourage baby's love for the water. To encourage your little one's future wins, Kaiya can also translate to "victory" or "triumph." Baby is going to have waves of potential once they start their life, and the name Kaiya will always remind them that their next victory is on the horizon.

How Popular Is The Name Kaiya?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kaiya is currently #1302 on The Bump
Girl:Kaiya is currently #929 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kaiya is currently #1892 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaiya is currently #994 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#994
in 2025
- 138
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Japanese Names .info, Kaiya

  • Japanese Names .info, Kaiya

  • Japanese Given Names by Ivona Barešová pg. 93

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