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Kaja vs Kenya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kenya

Girl #1,663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's resting place, place of brightness"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

African American African Kenyan English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,663
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaja Rank #6,386
Kenya Rank #1,663

Kenya is more popular, ranked #1663 vs #6386 for Kaja.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaja or Kenya more popular?

Kenya is more popular, ranked #1663 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Kaja and Kenya mean?

Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin). Kenya means "God's resting place, place of brightness" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Kaja and Kenya boy or girl names?

Kaja is primarily a girl name. Kenya is primarily a girl name.

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