Names Starting With K
GirlGreek#149 in 2025
Kaia
Kaia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “earth; pure; key.” It ranked #149 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KY-ah
meaning & origin
The name Kaia means “earth; pure; key.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Kaia is a Scandinavian and Greek name, a variant of Gaia (earth) or Katherine (pure). Model Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, has given the name significant modern visibility and a glamorous, effortless cool.
popularity over time
#2312020
#2062021
#1842022
#1652023
#1492024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #149 |
| 2023 | #165 |
| 2022 | #184 |
| 2021 | #206 |
| 2020 | #231 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Kaia
- Kaia Gerber (model)
- Kaia (various Scandinavian bearers)
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