Haven vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaia

Girl #180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
1,675
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Haven Rank #202
Kaia Rank #180

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

Kaia ___

  • Kaia Rose
  • Kaia Jane
  • Kaia Marie
  • Kaia Grace
  • Kaia Lee
  • Kaia Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Kaia more popular?

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Haven and Kaia mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Haven and Kaia boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

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