Kaia

Meaning of Kaia

Kaia can mean "earth" in Greek. It can also be a form of the name Katherine, meaning "pure".

Kaia has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kaia

Kaia has cooled off, slipping to #193 in 2025, down from a peak of #180 in 2024.

Notable people named Kaia

• Kaia Gerber
  American model and actress
• Kaia Kanepi
  Estonian professional tennis player
• Kaia Iva
  Estonian politician
• Kaia Wøien Nicolaisen
  Norwegian biathlete
• Kaia Bucki
  American voice actress

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Questions about the name Kaia

What does the name Kaia mean?

Kaia means kaia can mean "earth" in greek. it can also be a form of the name katherine, meaning "pure", and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Kaia a boy's or a girl's name?

Kaia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kaia?

In 2025, Kaia ranked #193 for girls, down from #180 the year before.

When was Kaia most popular?

Kaia peaked at #180 in 2024.