Clare vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#950
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clary

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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

Clare Rank #950
Kaiya Rank #855

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 vs #950 for Clare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clare ___

  • Clare Marie
  • Clare Elizabeth
  • Clare Anne
  • Clare Rose
  • Clare Josephine
  • Clare Frances

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 Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Kaiya more popular?

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Kaiya mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Clare and Kaiya boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

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