Total births
991
Girls' name · since 1997
Kaiah
991 babies named Kaiah in U.S. Social Security records since 1997, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2918
- among girls today
- 991
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kaiah is the #2918 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 991 recorded since 1997.
Kaiah has 991 recorded births among girls since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2918 as of the latest data, more common than 84% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #2918 among girls today
- 991 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kaiah is currently the #2918 girls' name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 991 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2918
- among girls today
- 991
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Kaiah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2918
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kaiah was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
68 babies were named Kaiah in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaiah compares
991 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaiah's all-time total is 159% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaiah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 991 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaiah's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,918
Active since
1997
Kaiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kaiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kaiah's strongest decade.
406 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kaiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
225 births
- 2010s
2010s
406 births
- 2020s
2020s
341 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 406 births (41% of all-time use).
How Kaiah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kaiah's total volume
Kaiah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaiah by state
Where Kaiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 136 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 55 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Kaiah's total US births 13.7%
Even split
136 of 991 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaiah? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 991 babies named Kaiah. Today it holds rank #2918 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 68 births.
When was Kaiah most popular? ▼
Kaiah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 406 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Kaiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaiah are California (136 births), Texas (55 births), Florida (12 births).
How long has the name Kaiah been used? ▼
Records for Kaiah go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaiah's data
- Kaiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (406 total births) through the 2020s (341) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kaiahs (136 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaiah
Nearby Names Like Kaiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaiah
Kaitlyn Girl
#650 166,689 births
Kaitlin Girl
#4931 57,355 births
Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
#3490 16,419 births
Compare Kaiah side by side: Kaiah vs Kaitlyn Kaiah vs Kaitlin Kaiah vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaiah
Rosaleigh #2917
1,033 births · Peak 2019
Kamdyn #2919
2,147 births · Peak 2012
Skylah #2916
2,917 births · Peak 2016
Zaylie #2920
879 births · Peak 2024
Kiyah #2915
2,396 births · Peak 2002
Abriella #2921
1,995 births · Peak 2012
Kayloni #2914
793 births · Peak 2021
Ishika #2922
1,092 births · Peak 2001
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaiah: #2918 Girls' Name - 991 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaiah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaiah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.