Caya

Pronunciation: [ k-AY-uh ]

Caya is a girl baby name. Ranked #31,719 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Caya is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AY-uh.

Parents who love the name Caya often also consider Desarey, Fynn, Jalan .

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Historical Record

Caya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.

Over 192 babies have been named Caya in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Caya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #31,719 for girl names in the US .

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#31,719
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#31,719
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Caylee #1936 Cayla #3907 Caydence #4264 Caylani #4699 Cayleigh #4736

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"to go forward, movement"

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"fortress, citadel (via Larissa)"

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"the land of the Indus River"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caya

Is Caya a boy or girl name?
Caya is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Caya?
Caya is pronounced k-AY-uh.
How popular is the name Caya?
Caya is currently ranked #31719 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Caya a common or rare name?
Caya is an uncommon name, ranked #31719 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Caya?
Caya pairs well with Desarey, Fynn, Jalan, Jarisa in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Caya?
Related spellings include Caylee, Cayla, Caydence, Caylani.

About the Name Caya

Caya is a girl name .

Caya is currently ranked #31,719 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Caya include Caylee, Cayla, Caydence, Caylani, Cayleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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