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Kaiah

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAYAH /ˈkeɪɑ/Medium

Meaning: Each of the twoMedium

In 30 seconds: Kaiah is an American girl's name recorded with the meaning 'each of the two'. It has a breezy, modern sound.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningEach of the two
U.S. rank (2025)#3119 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births52 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 991

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319972025

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

Kaiah is listed as American with the meaning 'each of the two'. It belongs to a loose cluster of related forms such as Kaja, Kari, and Kadi. The added -ah ending gives it a softer, more elaborate finish than the bare Kai.

The name has an open, sun-and-sea feel that suits its American coinage. Model Kaia Gerber (born 2001) carries a near-identical form, which has lifted the whole Kai- group.

Did you know? Kaiah 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 62%
Behind the Name - Kaiah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

InaKajaKariKadiKaidi

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaia Gerber (2001–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Kaiah…

Kaia— A near-twin spelling of Kaiah without the final h, as borne by Kaia Gerber.
Kari— A recorded relative of Kaiah within the same Ka- cluster.
Kalayah— shares Kaiah's American roots
Kaliah— lands in the same popularity range
Neveah— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaiah mean?

Kaiah is usually explained as meaning 'each of the two' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Kaiah?

It's commonly said KAYAH /ˈkeɪɑ/.

Is Kaiah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kaiah?

In 2024, Kaiah ranked #2899 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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