Kaia vs Summer

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaia Rank #180
Summer Rank #142

Summer is more popular, ranked #142 vs #180 for Kaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaia ___

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

Summer ___

  • Summer Grace
  • Summer Rain
  • Summer Jade
  • Summer Willow
  • Summer Faye
  • Summer Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

If you choose Summer

Autumn River Skye Finn Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaia or Summer more popular?

Summer is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Kaia and Summer mean?

Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin). Summer means "born in summer" (English origin).

Are Kaia and Summer boy or girl names?

Kaia is primarily a girl name. Summer is primarily a girl name.

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