Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Caya

Name: Popularity of the name Caya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. It is moderately effective, with a one-year failure rate of around 12% with typical use. It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after sex. Fitting by a healthcare provider is generally required.

Current Rank

#13,427

Peak Rank

#6,489 (2004)

Total Babies

192

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6489

Peak Rank

192

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Caya

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Mensinga "occlusive pessary" (1911) Photo of Caya diaphragm The idea of blocking the cervix to prevent pregnancy is thousands of years old. Various cultures have used cervix-shaped devices such as oiled paper cones or lemon halves, or have made sticky mixtures that include honey or cedar resin to be applied to the cervical opening . However, the diaphragm—which stays in place because of the spring in its rim, rather than hooking over the cervix or being sticky—is of more recent origin. An important precursor to the invention of the diaphragm was the rubber vulcanization process, patented by Ch

The Story of Caya

Caya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 18 Cayas were born — ranking #6,489 that year. As of 2026, Caya ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 192 Cayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Caya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caya

What does the name Caya mean?

How popular is Caya in 2026?

In 2026, Caya ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Caya most popular?

Caya reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,489 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Caya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caya include Lariza, Malini, Jaala. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caya

Caya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 192 births in the dataset. Caya's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,489. Use the chart and map above to compare Caya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.