Kayja

Kayja is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,852 in the US, popular nicknames include Kay and Kayie.

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Girl Name #30,852 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Kayja is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kayja often also consider Jonbenet, Baile, Mycha .

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Historical Record

Kayja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.

Over 37 babies have been named Kayja in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Kayja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,852 for girl names in the US .

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#30,852
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#30,852
Total SSA Count
6

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Kay Kayie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayja

Is Kayja a boy or girl name?
Kayja is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kayja?
Kayja is currently ranked #30852 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kayja?
Common nicknames for Kayja include Kay and Kayie.
Is Kayja a common or rare name?
Kayja is an uncommon name, ranked #30852 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Kayja?
Kayja pairs well with Jonbenet, Baile, Mycha, Akeyah in style and sound.

About the Name Kayja

Kayja is a girl name .

Kayja is currently ranked #30,852 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kayja include Kay and Kayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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