Kaya vs Sharif

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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Popularity Comparison

Kaya Rank #968
Sharif Rank #5,260

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #5260 for Sharif.

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

Sharif ___

  • Sharif Ali
  • Sharif Hassan
  • Sharif Ibrahim
  • Sharif Omar
  • Sharif Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

If you choose Sharif

Kareem Amir Leila Fatima Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaya or Sharif more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Sharif at #5260 in the United States.

What do Kaya and Sharif mean?

Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin). Sharif means "noble, honorable, eminent" (Arabic origin).

Are Kaya and Sharif boy or girl names?

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

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