Ege vs Kaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ege

Boy #5,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Aegean Sea"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Greek Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,288
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Ege Rank #5,288
Kaya Rank #968

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #5288 for Ege.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ege ___

  • Ege Can
  • Ege Kaan
  • Ege Deniz
  • Ege Mert
  • Ege Alp
  • Ege Baran

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ege

Defne Elif Kerem Cem Lara

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ege or Kaya more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Ege at #5288 in the United States.

What do Ege and Kaya mean?

Ege means "Aegean Sea" (Turkish origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Ege and Kaya boy or girl names?

Ege is primarily a boy name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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