A modern variant of Kaia, meaning 'to rejoice' or 'sea'
Kiaya is a contemporary American spelling variant of the name Kaia. It is often linked to the Scandinavian name Kaja, a diminutive of Katarina, or the Hawaiian name Kai, which means 'sea'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Latin word 'gaudere', meaning 'to rejoice'.
About 6 girls were named Kiaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
