Kaia
Kaia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “earth; pure; key.” It ranked #193 in the United States in 2025. Kaia is a Scandinavian and Greek name, a variant of Gaia (earth) or Katherine (pure).
how do you pronounce Kaia?
KY-ah
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what does Kaia mean?
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.
where does the name Kaia come from?
Wikipedia gives an origin unconnected to the Gaia or Katherine glosses given elsewhere: it describes Kaia as an Estonian and Norwegian name in its own right, and separately notes it is used as a variant of Kai, which means sea in Hawaiian.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #193 |
| 2024 | #180 |
| 2023 | #186 |
| 2022 | #225 |
| 2021 | #231 |
| 2020 | #300 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Kaia?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Kaia?
- Kaia Gerber (model)
- Kaia (various Scandinavian bearers)
what names are similar to Kaia?
what names go well with Kaia?
Sibling names that share Kaia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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