Kaya
Kaya is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Rock or cliff in Turkish; wise child in Japanese; place of willow trees in Hopi.
Origin and history
Kaya is a multicultural name with origins spanning Turkish, Native American (Hopi), and Japanese roots. In Turkish, it is traditionally a masculine name meaning 'rock' or 'cliff'. Though predominantly used for females in the United States, it remains a rare given name for males.
Popularity in the United States
662 babies in the United States have been named Kaya since 1880. It ranks #4014 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.1 %)
- NY (30.8 %)
- CO (4.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 167 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Fun facts
- While used mostly for females in the U.S., Kaya is traditionally a strong masculine name and common surname in Turkey.
- Kaya independently arose in Turkish, Japanese, Native American Hopi, and Scandinavian traditions with distinct meanings.