Total births
1,028
Girls' name · since 1967
Kaija
Kaija has 1,028 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6451
- among girls today
- 1,028
- born since 1967
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
1,028 babies have been named Kaija since 1967, making it today's #6451 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Kaija recorded 1,028 times among girls since 1967, holding rank #6451 nationally today, ahead of 64% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2025.
- #6451 among girls today
- 1,028 born since 1967
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaija is currently the #6451 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 1,028 born since 1967, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6451
- among girls today
- 1,028
- born since 1967
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Kaija vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6451
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Kaija was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
49 babies were named Kaija in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaija compares
1,028 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Kaija's all-time total is 169% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaija | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,028 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaija's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaija's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaija at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#6,451
Active since
1967
Kaija popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Kaija by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kaija's strongest decade.
356 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Kaija births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 44
1970s
44 births
- 1980s 77
1980s
77 births
- 1990s
1990s
234 births
- 2000s
2000s
356 births
- 2010s
2010s
210 births
- 2020s 102
2020s
102 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 356 births (35% of all-time use).
How Kaija 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 Kaija's total volume
Kaija vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaija by state
Where Kaija concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 28 | 2.7% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Kaija's total US births 2.7%
Even split
28 of 1,028 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaija? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 1,028 babies named Kaija. Today it holds rank #6451 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 49 births.
When was Kaija most popular? ▼
Kaija was most popular in the 2000s decade with 356 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Kaija most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaija are Minnesota (28 births), California (22 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Kaija been used? ▼
Records for Kaija go back to 1967, giving 59 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaija? ▼
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 Kaija's data
- Kaija's decade-level peak was the 2000s (356 total births); usage has since declined to 102 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Kaijas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Kaija
Nearby Names Like Kaija
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaija
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 Kaija side by side: Kaija vs Kaitlyn Kaija vs Kaitlin Kaija vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaija
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1967–2025 (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. "Kaija: #6451 Girls' Name - 1,028 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaija. 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 Kaija 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 June 2026.