Araya vs Kaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Araya

Girl #1,079 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, enlightened one"

Origin: Sanskrit via Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Japanese Ethiopian Eritrean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,079
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara, Ray, Raya

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Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Araya Rank #1,079
Kaya Rank #968

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #1079 for Araya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Araya ___

  • Araya Rose
  • Araya Grace
  • Araya Mae
  • Araya Jade
  • Araya Pearl
  • Araya Skye

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Araya

Aria Amara Nadia Zara Kaia

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Araya or Kaya more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Araya at #1079 in the United States.

What do Araya and Kaya mean?

Araya means "noble, enlightened one" (Sanskrit via Thai origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Araya and Kaya boy or girl names?

Araya is primarily a girl name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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