Khaia

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Pronounced KY-ah /ˈkaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kaia — variously a Scandinavian form of Katherine ('pure'), the Greek/Estonian 'earth', and the Hawaiian 'the sea'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The sea; pure; the earth: Khaia spells Kaia. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KY-ah').

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Origin LowScandinavian, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Kaia — variously a Scandinavian form of Katherine ('pure'), the Greek/Estonian 'earth', and the Hawaiian 'the sea'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#14082 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

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

Khaia is a spelling of Kaia — variously a Scandinavian form of Katherine ('pure'), the Greek/Estonian 'earth', and the Hawaiian 'the sea' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kaia. Rare in this form, the-sea-and-pure at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kaia is variously a Scandinavian form of Katherine ('pure'), the Greek/Estonian 'earth', and the Hawaiian 'the sea' — Khaia is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-ah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Kaia — routes layered

Variations

KaiaKayaKhaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaia mean?

Khaia spells Kaia — variously Scandinavian 'pure' (Katherine), Greek 'earth', and Hawaiian 'the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khaia?

It's said KY-ah /ˈkaɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khaia a boy or girl name?

Khaia is a girl's name.

How popular is Khaia?

Khaia is a very rare spelling in the U.S.