Darcy vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

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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

Darcy Rank #984
Kaiya Rank #855

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 vs #984 for Darcy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

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 Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Kaiya more popular?

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Darcy at #984 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Kaiya mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Darcy and Kaiya boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

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