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Kaiya

Girl name · 67 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaiya: 67 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2002.

Kaiya is a name with multiple origins, most commonly considered a variant of Kaia, which itself stems from the Greek name Gaia, meaning "earth" or "land." It can also be a Japanese name, Kaiya, meaning "forgiveness" or "shell," and occasionally appears as a Scandinavian short form of Katarina. Among those bearing the name is actress Kaiya Jones, known for her role in the television series *The Next Step*, and it has been used in fiction, such as for characters in video games like *Fire Emblem*. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the name shares its Gaia root with terms like "geography" and "geology." A notable variant is the more common spelling Kaia, which has surged in popularity in recent years, while the "y" in Kaiya offers a slightly softer, more modern feel.