Drew vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Drew Rank #543
Kaiya Rank #855

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #855 for Kaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drew ___

  • Drew James
  • Drew Thomas
  • Drew Michael
  • Drew Alexander
  • Drew William
  • Drew Ryan

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 Drew

Cole Blake Chase Brooke Lane

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Kaiya more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Drew and Kaiya mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Drew and Kaiya boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

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