Kaya
Every Kaya since 1968 — 10,976 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaya
Kaya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,133 in 2025 with 206 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 10,976 American babies have been named Kaya — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 561 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 Kaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 206 | #1,133 | 15 | #6,001 |
| 2024 | 269 | #967 | 18 | #5,342 |
| 2023 | 247 | #1,026 | 18 | #5,360 |
| 2022 | 254 | #1,019 | 14 | #6,325 |
| 2021 | 254 | #1,009 | 10 | #7,874 |
| 2020 | 236 | #1,056 | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2019 | 268 | #973 | 15 | #5,965 |
| 2018 | 254 | #1,022 | 18 | #5,211 |
| 2017 | 282 | #937 | 15 | #5,941 |
| 2016 | 282 | #962 | 10 | #7,882 |
| 2015 | 326 | #860 | 15 | #5,877 |
| 2014 | 264 | #1,000 | 16 | #5,596 |
| 2013 | 357 | #761 | 21 | #4,541 |
| 2012 | 331 | #810 | 18 | #5,144 |
| 2011 | 383 | #723 | 18 | #5,092 |
| 2010 | 357 | #767 | 21 | #4,604 |
| 2009 | 426 | #685 | 17 | #5,434 |
| 2008 | 480 | #641 | 31 | #3,529 |
| 2007 | 428 | #684 | 18 | #5,115 |
| 2006 | 447 | #645 | 29 | #3,566 |
| 2005 | 435 | #642 | 21 | #4,270 |
| 2004 | 528 | #541 | 33 | #3,048 |
| 2003 | 519 | #540 | 18 | #4,524 |
| 2002 | 499 | #551 | 47 | #2,235 |
| 2001 | 410 | #613 | 56 | #1,945 |
| 2000 | 301 | #758 | 14 | #5,189 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,769 | 13 | #4,661 |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,980 | — | — |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,205 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,567 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,987 | 5 | #5,906 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,478 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kaya
- Kaya Sultan Companion · 1633–1659
- Kaya Scodelario Actor · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaya in 2025?
Kaya ranked #1,133 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 206 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaya?
10,976 babies have been named Kaya in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaya most popular?
Kaya peaked in 2004, when 561 newborns received the name.
Is Kaya a boy or girl name?
Kaya is used for both: about 94% of babies named Kaya have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Kaya rising or falling?
Kaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaya?
Well-known people named Kaya include Kaya Sultan (companion), Kaya Scodelario (actor).