Kaiya vs Kamiyah

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

Kamiyah

Girl #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, god-like"

Origin: Modern American/Japanese-influenced

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#977
Total SSA Count
266
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kami, Miya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaiya Rank #855
Kamiyah Rank #977

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 vs #977 for Kamiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiya ___

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

Kamiyah ___

  • Kamiyah Grace
  • Kamiyah Rose
  • Kamiyah Renee
  • Kamiyah Leigh
  • Kamiyah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

If you choose Kamiyah

Amiyah Journee Zuri Kyler Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiya or Kamiyah more popular?

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Kamiyah at #977 in the United States.

What do Kaiya and Kamiyah mean?

Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin). Kamiyah means "divine, god-like" (Modern American/Japanese-influenced origin).

Are Kaiya and Kamiyah boy or girl names?

Kaiya is primarily a girl name. Kamiyah is primarily a girl name.

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