How Many People Are Named Jaia?
Complete statistics for the name Jaia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jaia is a very rare female name, with only 821 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 402,109 Americans. The majority of those named Jaia are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 828 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jaia Through the Generations
Jaia has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2009 with 36 births. Today, most people named Jaia are young, with 787 under 30 years old, compared to only 41 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This indicates that Jaia remains a name chosen by parents for their newborns, maintaining its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jaia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jaia
How Many People Have the Name Jaia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 821 people in the United States currently share the name Jaia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 402,109 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jaia a Common or Rare Name?
Jaia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jaia Mean?
Jaia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jaia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jaia Most Popular?
The name Jaia reached peak popularity in 2009, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jaia?
Approximately 821 people named Jaia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 828. That works out to roughly 1 in 402,109 Americans.
Is Jaia a rare name?
Jaia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 402,109 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jaia mean?
Jaia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jaia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jaia are male and 100% are female.
When was Jaia most popular?
Jaia peaked in 2009 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.