August vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kaiya

Girl #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Scandinavian (from Katherine)

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Kaiya Rank #855

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #855 for Kaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Kaiya ___

  • Kaiya Rose
  • Kaiya Mae
  • Kaiya Jade
  • Kaiya Lynn
  • Kaiya Belle
  • Kaiya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Kaiya more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do August and Kaiya mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are August and Kaiya boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

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