Kaia
Peaked at #180 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1955, Kaia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kaia — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#180
in 2024
Current rank
#180
in 2024
Years tracked
64
1955–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1955, Kaia reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #180 nationally with 1,675 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #545 (2014) to #180 (2024) — a 67% improvement.
As of 2024, Kaia ranks #180 nationally for girls, with 1,675 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #180 | 1,675 |
| 2023 | #186 | 1,612 |
| 2022 | #225 | 1,334 |
| 2021 | #231 | 1,304 |
| 2020 | #300 | 1,075 |
| 2019 | #315 | 1,014 |
| 2018 | #313 | 1,066 |
| 2017 | #331 | 991 |
Kaia — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#7207
in 2001
Last ranked
#11278
in 2020
Years tracked
8
2001–2020
Trend
Rising
Kaia was already at its most popular for boys in 2001 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #7207), with 9 babies given the name that year.
Kaia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #11278.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #11,278 | 6 |
| 2018 | #13,126 | 5 |
| 2017 | #10,220 | 7 |
| 2016 | #7,868 | 10 |
| 2009 | #13,463 | 5 |
| 2004 | #10,648 | 6 |
| 2002 | #11,575 | 5 |
| 2001 | #7,207 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kaia most popular?
Kaia was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #180 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kaia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kaia?
At least 19,333 babies have been recorded with the name Kaia in the US since 1955, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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