How Many People Are Named Kaiyah?
Complete statistics for the name Kaiyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaiyah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,188 people in the US, making up 1 in 277,730 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly all its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 1,197 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaiyah Through the Generations
Kaiyah emerged as a rising trend in the mid-2010s, peaking in 2015 with 71 births. Today, the average age of someone named Kaiyah is 12, reflecting its status as a recent generation's choice. With 1,190 under 30, 7 aged 30-60, and none over 60, Kaiyah remains firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaiyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaiyah
How Many People Have the Name Kaiyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,188 people in the United States currently share the name Kaiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 277,730 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaiyah a Common or Rare Name?
Kaiyah 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 Kaiyah Mean?
Kaiyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaiyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaiyah Most Popular?
The name Kaiyah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kaiyah?
Approximately 1,188 people named Kaiyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,197. That works out to roughly 1 in 277,730 Americans.
Is Kaiyah a rare name?
Kaiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 277,730 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaiyah mean?
Kaiyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaiyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaiyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaiyah most popular?
Kaiyah peaked in 2015 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.