To forgive; sea; willow tree
Kaiyah is a modern name with multiple possible etymologies. It is often used as a variation of the Hebrew name Kaia, meaning 'to forgive,' or the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'sea.' In some Native American traditions, similar phonetic names refer to the willow tree.
About 38 girls were named Kaiyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
