Jamie vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Jamie Rank #625
Kaiya Rank #855

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 vs #855 for Kaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamie ___

  • Jamie Lee
  • Jamie Scott
  • Jamie Alexander
  • Jamie Thomas
  • Jamie Michael

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 Jamie

Taylor Jordan Casey Riley Alex

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamie or Kaiya more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Jamie and Kaiya mean?

Jamie means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Jamie and Kaiya boy or girl names?

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

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