Jemma 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

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Popularity Comparison

Jemma Rank #758
Kaiya Rank #855

Jemma is more popular, ranked #758 vs #855 for Kaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jemma ___

  • Jemma Rose
  • Jemma Grace
  • Jemma Louise
  • Jemma Kate
  • Jemma Pearl
  • Jemma Marie

Kaiya ___

  • Kaiya Rose
  • Kaiya Mae
  • Kaiya Jade
  • Kaiya Lynn
  • Kaiya Belle
  • Kaiya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kaiya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemma or Kaiya more popular?

Jemma is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Jemma and Kaiya mean?

Jemma means "gem, jewel" (Italian origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Jemma and Kaiya boy or girl names?

Jemma is primarily a girl name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

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