To rest; pure; the sea
Kaiah is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often used as a variant of the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'the sea,' or as a creative spelling of the Greek name Kaia, which is a diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure.' In some contexts, it is also linked to the Hebrew word for 'to rest.'
About 52 girls were named Kaiah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
