Baylor vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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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

Baylor Rank #366
Kaiya Rank #855

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #855 for Kaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Kaiya ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Baylor

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If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Kaiya more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Kaiya mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Baylor and Kaiya boy or girl names?

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

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