Cypress vs Kaiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cypress

Boy #1,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cypress tree"

Origin: Greek kyparissos

Cultural Roots

American English Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,418
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cy, Cy-Cy, Press

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaiyah

Girl #2,631 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

American Hawaiian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,631
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Kaiyah Rank #2,631

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #2631 for Kaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cypress ___

  • Cypress James
  • Cypress River
  • Cypress Stone
  • Cypress Reed
  • Cypress Blue
  • Cypress Wolf

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 Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Kaiyah

Mila Zara Aiden Kai Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Kaiyah more popular?

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Kaiyah at #2631 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Kaiyah mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Kaiyah means "sea, ocean" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cypress and Kaiyah boy or girl names?

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

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