Barak vs Kaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Kaya Rank #968

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #5297 for Barak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

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 Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Kaya more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Kaya mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Barak and Kaya boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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