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Caia

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Pronounced KIE-yah /ˈkie.jəh/Medium

Meaning: Each of the twoMedium

In 30 seconds: Caia is an Ancient Roman name, the feminine of Gaius, with the old sense 'each of the two'.
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Origin MediumAncient Roman, Dutch, Flemish
MeaningEach of the two
U.S. rank (2025)#2696 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

It comes from the Roman world as a feminine counterpart to the common name Gaius. The meaning 'each of the two' reflects its origins in early Latin naming, where its exact sense is rooted in old Roman usage rather than a vivid image. The Dutch spelling Caïa keeps the two-vowel pronunciation explicit.

Its compact, two-syllable shape has made it portable, with related forms like Kaja and Kari appearing across Northern Europe. The Dutch field hockey Olympic champion Caia van Maasakker is one bearer.

Did you know? Caia is a spelling variant of Kaia, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'each of the two' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Caia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Caïa (Dutch)InaKajaKariKadi

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Caia van Maasakker (1989–present)
    Dutch field hockey player, Olympic gold medalist (2012) with the Netherlands.

If you like Caia…

Gaia— A close-sounding name from the same Roman-era pool
Maia— Shares the two-vowel ending and ancient Mediterranean feel
Kari— A Scandinavian variant connected to Caia's family
Harlem— shares Caia's Dutch roots
Petra— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caia mean?

Caia is usually explained as meaning 'each of the two' and is most often linked with Ancient Roman tradition.

How do you pronounce Caia?

It's commonly said KIE-yah /ˈkie.jəh/.

Is Caia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Caia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Caia?

In 2024, Caia ranked #2131 in the U.S. for girls, with 89 births recorded.

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