Dagny vs Kaija

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dagny

Girl #6,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new day, dawn of a new day"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,574
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dag, Daggi

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Kaija

Girl #6,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy"

Origin: Greek via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scandinavian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,651
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Dagny Rank #6,574
Kaija Rank #6,651

Dagny is more popular, ranked #6574 vs #6651 for Kaija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dagny ___

  • Dagny Marie
  • Dagny Rose
  • Dagny Ingrid
  • Dagny Solveig
  • Dagny Astrid
  • Dagny Birte

Kaija ___

  • Kaija Rose
  • Kaija Marie
  • Kaija Elise
  • Kaija Jane
  • Kaija Anne
  • Kaija Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dagny

Bjorn Sigrid Leif Astrid Gunnar

If you choose Kaija

Lena Signe Eero Taavi Niina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dagny or Kaija more popular?

Dagny is more popular, ranked #6574 compared to Kaija at #6651 in the United States.

What do Dagny and Kaija mean?

Dagny means "new day, dawn of a new day" (Old Norse origin). Kaija means "pure, holy" (Greek via Finnish origin).

Are Dagny and Kaija boy or girl names?

Dagny is primarily a girl name. Kaija is primarily a girl name.

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