Kayah
Girl nameKayah has been given to 512 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 73,058 girls was named Kayah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
512
Peak year
2007 (30 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1994
10-year trend
▼ -27%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kayah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kayah.
Sibling name ideas for Kayah
Same era and popularity as Kayah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kayah?
Kayah has been given to 512 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kayah peak?
Kayah peaked in 2007, when 30 babies were given the name.
Is Kayah a girl or boy name?
Kayah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kayah are girls).
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