Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Kaiva

In Christianity, a name day is a tradition in many countries of Europe and the Americas, as well as Christian communities elsewhere. It consists of celebrating a day of the year that is associated with one's baptismal name, which is normatively that of a biblical character or other saint. Where they are popular, individuals celebrate both their name day and their birthday in a given year.

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#11,351 (2019)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2023
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#11351
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kaiva

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

In Christianity, a name day is a tradition in many countries of Europe and the Americas, as well as Christian communities elsewhere. It consists of celebrating a day of the year that is associated with one's baptismal name, which is normatively that of a biblical character or other saint. Where they are popular, individuals celebrate both their name day and their birthday in a given year.

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Origin & history
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The Story of Kaiva

Kaiva first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2019, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 8 Kaivas were born — ranking #11,351 that year. As of 2026, Kaiva ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Kaivas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kaiva

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

  • Kva
  • Cva
  • Cvu
  • Cvi
  • Cvo
  • Khia
  • Qia
  • Ca
  • Cava
  • Cah
  • Coa
  • Cvs

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaiva

What does the name Kaiva mean?
In Christianity, a name day is a tradition in many countries of Europe and the Americas, as well as Christian communities elsewhere. It consists of celebrating a day of the year that is associated with one's baptismal name, which is normatively that of a biblical character or other saint. Where they are popular, individuals celebrate both their name day and their birthday in a given year.
How popular is Kaiva in 2026?
In 2026, Kaiva ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kaiva most popular?
Kaiva reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #11,351 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Kaiva a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kaiva is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kaiva?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaiva include Vyolette, Gwyndolin, Ellajean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kaiva

Kaiva is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Kaiva's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #11,351. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaiva'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.