GirlZulu origin

Kaya: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means home, a name that carries the warmth of belonging.

Origin
Zulu
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1055
Peak
#540 in 2003

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1968: #658819681970: #747419701980: #856419801990: #298019902000: #75720002005: #64220052010: #76920102015: #85920152020: #10552020#1#8564

What Kaya Means

Kaya is a girl name of Zulu origin. Means home, a name that carries the warmth of belonging.

How Popular Kaya Is

Kaya currently ranks #1055 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #540 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Kaya

  • At its most popular, Kaya reached #540 in the U.S. in 2003.
  • Kaya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Kaya

Other Zulu names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Kaya

Zulu names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kaya.

Questions About Kaya

What does Kaya mean?

Kaya is a girl name of Zulu origin. Means home, a name that carries the warmth of belonging.

How popular is Kaya?

Kaya currently ranks #1055 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #540 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Kaya come from?

Kaya comes from Zulu roots. At its most popular, Kaya reached #540 in the U.S. in 2003.

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