Kaya

Meaning of Kaya

In Turkish, Kaya means "rock" or "stone". In Hopi, it means "elder sister".

Kaya has Turkish, Hopi roots — browse every Turkish, Hopi baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kaya

After ranking as high as #540 in 2003, Kaya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kaya

• Kaya Scodelario
  English actress
• Kaya Jones
  Singer, Pussycat Dolls
• Kaya Yanar
  German comedian and actor
• Kaya Turski
  Canadian freestyle skier
• Kaya Rose Humphrey
  Musician, Misophone

Questions about the name Kaya

What does the name Kaya mean?

Kaya means in turkish, kaya means "rock" or "stone". in hopi, it means "elder sister", and it comes from Turkish, Hopi origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kaya?

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

When was Kaya most popular?

Kaya peaked at #540 in 2003.