Kaya vs Kayhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

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Kayhan

Boy #5,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universe, world, cosmos"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,553
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kay, Khan

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Popularity Comparison

Kaya Rank #968
Kayhan Rank #5,553

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #5553 for Kayhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Kayhan ___

  • Kayhan Reza
  • Kayhan Ali
  • Kayhan Darius
  • Kayhan Arash
  • Kayhan Cyrus
  • Kayhan Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

If you choose Kayhan

Darius Cyrus Arash Shireen Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaya or Kayhan more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Kayhan at #5553 in the United States.

What do Kaya and Kayhan mean?

Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin). Kayhan means "universe, world, cosmos" (Persian origin).

Are Kaya and Kayhan boy or girl names?

Kaya is primarily a girl name. Kayhan is primarily a boy name.

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