Beau vs Kaiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Kaiyah Rank #2,631

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2631 for Kaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beau ___

  • Beau James
  • Beau Alexander
  • Beau William
  • Beau Thomas
  • Beau Harrison
  • Beau Charles

Kaiyah ___

  • Kaiyah Rose
  • Kaiyah Marie
  • Kaiyah Lynn
  • Kaiyah Belle
  • Kaiyah Jade
  • Kaiyah Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Kaiyah

Mila Zara Aiden Kai Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Kaiyah more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kaiyah at #2631 in the United States.

What do Beau and Kaiyah mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Kaiyah means "sea, ocean" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Beau and Kaiyah boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Kaiyah is primarily a girl name.

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