Kaiya vs Kiyomi

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

Kiyomi

Girl #1,044 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean beauty"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,044
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kiyo, Kiki, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaiya Rank #855
Kiyomi Rank #1,044

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 vs #1044 for Kiyomi.

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

Kiyomi ___

  • Kiyomi Rei
  • Kiyomi Hana
  • Kiyomi Rose
  • Kiyomi Marie
  • Kiyomi Grace
  • Kiyomi Aiko

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

If you choose Kiyomi

Haruki Yuki Sakura Hana Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiya or Kiyomi more popular?

Kaiya is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Kiyomi at #1044 in the United States.

What do Kaiya and Kiyomi mean?

Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin). Kiyomi means "pure, clean beauty" (Japanese origin).

Are Kaiya and Kiyomi boy or girl names?

Kaiya is primarily a girl name. Kiyomi is primarily a girl name.

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