#9662024 rank
2004peak year
9,824babies named Kaya since 1880
▷ 0%5-year trend
Kaya popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Kaya mean?
From the Turkish 'kaya', meaning 'rock' or 'cliff'. The same form recurs in Japanese and in Native American naming traditions, giving the name several independent roots.
OriginTurkish
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylenature, classic
Names like Kaya
Same era, same vibe — if you like Kaya, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Kayas
- Kaya Scodelario, actress
Spellings & variants
KaiaKayahKaija
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