My elder sister; yew tree; or pure
Kaya has diverse roots across several cultures. In Hopi, it means 'my elder sister,' while in Japanese, it refers to the 'yew tree.' It is also frequently used as a variation of the Greek name Kaia, meaning 'pure.'
Less common today
Kaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #539 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
English actress known for the Maze Runner series
A young Nez Perce girl from the American Girl series Β· American Girl
Japanese visual kei singer and songwriter