How Many People Are Named Kaya?
Complete statistics for the name Kaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaya means 'boat' in Sanskrit, fitting for a name that's as rare as finding a boat in a desert, only 1 in 31,001 Americans have it. With around 10,645 people named Kaya alive today, it's clear this name peaked in popularity back in 2004.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 10,753 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaya Through the Generations
Kaya has seen its heyday and now shows signs of decline, but it remains a name closely tied to younger generations. Born in 2004, the peak year with 561 births, most Kayas are under 30, with 9,890 out of 10,645 falling into this age bracket. The name's current trend reflects its status as a modern choice, with fewer older individuals carrying it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kaya
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Other names sharing Kaya's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Kaya
How Many People Have the Name Kaya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,739 people in the United States currently share the name Kaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 190,598 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaya a Common or Rare Name?
Kaya 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 Kaya Mean?
Kaya means "boat" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaya in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.
When Was Kaya Most Popular?
The name Kaya reached peak popularity in 2004, with 561 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kaya?
Approximately 1,739 people named Kaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,739. That works out to roughly 1 in 190,598 Americans.
Is Kaya a rare name?
Kaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 190,598 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaya mean?
Kaya means "boat" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Kaya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Kaya are male and 94% are female.
When was Kaya most popular?
Kaya peaked in 2004 with 561 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.