Caya

♀ Girl

Pronounced KY-uh /ˈkaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A short modern name, read either as a spelling of Kaia/Caia — feminine of the Roman Caius, a name of unclear old meaning — or built simply for its soft sound. Some families say 'KAY-uh.' Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short soft name in the Kaia family, with a Roman echo in Caia (said 'KY-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningA short modern name, read either as a spelling of Kaia/Caia — feminine of the Roman Caius, a name of unclear old meaning — or built simply for its soft sound. Some families say 'KAY-uh.' Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13773 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Caya reads mostly as a spelling of Kaia, and behind that stands the Roman Caia, feminine of Caius — a name of old and unclear meaning, famous from a Roman wedding formula. Many modern families simply choose it for its soft two beats. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KY-uh').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and short.

Did you know? In ancient Rome, a bride was greeted with the words 'where you are Caius, I am Caia' — a formula that gives the little name Caya a long echo; routes for the modern name are uncertain, which we note (said 'KY-uh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Caya — Kaia/Caia family; Roman Caia; pronunciation varies

Variations

KayaKaiaCaia

Nicknames

CayYaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caya mean?

Caya is read as a spelling of Kaia, or as the Roman Caia, feminine of Caius. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Caya?

It's said KY-uh /ˈkaɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first. Some families say 'KAY-uh.'

Is Caya a boy or girl name?

Caya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Caya?

Caya is very rare in the U.S.