Jaia
Every Jaia since 1989 — 859 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaia
Jaia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,492 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 859 American babies have been named Jaia. Its peak came in 2009, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,492 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,607 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,800 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,517 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,016 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,301 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,512 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,815 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,744 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,055 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,540 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,082 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,723 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,245 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,682 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,497 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,226 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,018 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,410 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,300 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,060 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,439 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,139 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,844 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,819 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,712 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaia in 2025?
Jaia ranked #4,492 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaia?
859 babies have been named Jaia in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaia most popular?
Jaia peaked in 2009, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Jaia a boy or girl name?
Jaia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaia rising or falling?
Jaia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.