Kaiah
Every Kaiah since 1997 — 991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaiah
Kaiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,119 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 991 American babies have been named Kaiah. Its peak came in 2021, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kaiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #3,119 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,906 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,602 |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,053 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,573 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,573 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,771 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,944 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,329 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,740 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,950 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,957 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,588 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,955 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,507 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,536 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,293 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,076 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,164 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,885 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,909 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,550 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,773 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,826 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,263 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,267 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaiah in 2025?
Kaiah ranked #3,119 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaiah?
991 babies have been named Kaiah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaiah most popular?
Kaiah peaked in 2021, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Kaiah a boy or girl name?
Kaiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaiah rising or falling?
Kaiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.