Kaiya

Meaning of Kaiya

Kaiya's meaning varies but often relates to forgiveness or a place of rest. It can also mean 'sea' or 'shell'.

Kaiya has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kaiya

After ranking as high as #651 in 2002, Kaiya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kaiya

• Kaia Gerber
  American model and actress
• Kaia Kanepi
  Estonian professional tennis player
• Kaia Iva
  Estonian politician
• Kaia Bucki
  Polish figure skater
• Kaia Wilson
  Musician (Team Dresch)

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Questions about the name Kaiya

What does the name Kaiya mean?

Kaiya means kaiya's meaning varies but often relates to forgiveness or a place of rest. it can also mean 'sea' or 'shell', and it comes from Japanese origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kaiya?

Kaiya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kaiya most popular?

Kaiya peaked at #651 in 2002.