Although Kaia is a feminine name, I chose this for my son Kaia William born 2001, my first born, my most treasured first born son. I loved the meanings behind the name, from different languages. Hebrew it means “Life” Greek “from the earth” Native hope Indian - “wise child” Filipino - “overcome obstacles” “pure” Rastafarianism - “peace and enlightenment”, Zulu - “home” Japanese “summer's night” Malaysian “great power” Kenya it means “sacred forests”. I believed that in naming my son, even though a feminine name, with a name which meanings had a significant meanings that I could relate to, had beautiful powerful meanings, that my son would be a creation of these meanings. He is the most pure, beautiful, down to earth, friendly, funny, strong, handsome, wise young man. He suits his name and I love that I chose it.
Kaia is a very beautiful name for a girl. I've met girls with the spelling Kaya and I like that as well. I can't decide which spelling I like better. Some combinations I like are Kaia Vivian, Kaia Jade, Kaia Jaye (ninjago, I know...), Kaia Marie.
Why do people keep on writing that they prefer Kiara? The names have nothing to do with each other and don't even sound very similar.
― Anonymous User 6/4/2021
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Kaja (pronounced the same as Kaia) is an old Skandinavian short form for Katarina. It is also the Polish form of Gaia and an Estonian name meaning "echo". It's not a modern name. Kaia is just the way it is spelled in English speaking countries because unlike in Scandinavia and many other countries the J is not pronounced like an I in English speaking countries. So it is not just "a less common Maya".
― Anonymous User 6/4/2021
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It's just OK. Feels like an attempt to create a less common Maya. Meh.
― Anonymous User 5/9/2021
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Cute, but I agree that Kiara is much prettier!
― Anonymous User 12/19/2020
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I prefer Kiara also, although they are both really pretty!
― Anonymous User 12/3/2020
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It's fine. A little pretty, but something about it turns me off. I don't even know what it is.
― Anonymous User 10/30/2020
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Gorgeous, although I prefer Kiara as well. So pretty!
― Anonymous User 10/26/2020
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I thought Kaia originally was a female version of Kai. Imagine my shock when learning it's just another version of my name. So to get straight to the point I just imagine someone really chill, like a beach babe type. I love the combination Kaia June, it makes me think of a beautiful and relaxing scene. I love it! It's my number 2 girl's name.
Kaia is also a Hawaiian name that means 'the sea'.
― Anonymous User 6/9/2014
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This name is cute for a little girl, but doesn't grow up well. I have a hard time imagining a 45 year old woman named Kaia without laughing.
― Anonymous User 4/19/2014
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My name is Kaia and to the above anonymous person, I can't see hitting 45 and having my name being a problem at all! I struggle to think of a time when I've told people my name and haven't been complemented on it. I'm 28 and find having an unusual name has been nothing but an advantage in my life. It's an excellent conversation starter!
― Anonymous User 7/7/2015
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Kaia is a name from a lot of cultures (usually variants like Kaya or Kai). It means "The sea" (Norwegian and Hawaiian [Kai]), "A restful place", "Forgiveness", "Home" (or earth, in reference to it's possible link to Gaia) or "wise child" and "one with a beautiful profile" It is linked with Japanese, Zulu, Hopi and Hindi, but I'm not sure which meanings go with each culture.I've been in love with this name for years because of it's sound and meanings.
Kaia is the daughter of American supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber.
― Anonymous User 1/8/2012
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I really don't like this name at all. The sound of it seem clunky. This spelling is pretty, but all others (especially when they incorporate a y) seem a bit tacky to me. It's gaining momentum in popularity as well, so I imagine in a few years it's going to become pretty overused.
― Anonymous User 10/13/2011
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Kai'a also is Hawaiian and means the fish.
― Anonymous User 5/17/2011
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I am from Norway and Kaia actually means "dock" in Norwegian (just Google "på Kaia" which means on dock and look at the images) so I'll always associate the name with that but for non Norwegian speaking people this is a nice name. :)
I love the name Kaia! Though, I myself personally prefer Kyah. One of my best friends is Kyah Noelle-and I think it is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL combo. Its sweet, mature but not harsh, and is full of spunk and originality. My friend Kyah is the only Kyah I know or have heard of. I'm glad it's not too popular, because this is a name where some of its beauty is spawned from the pure originality.
This is my all-time favorite female name. Simple, beautiful, and not very common. I also love that it's derived from Katherine, one of my other favorite names.
Kaia doesn't mean "diamond in the sky". That's a made-up meaning, probably inspired by the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". I believe the true meaning of Kaia is the one listed on this site. Be aware that many baby name sites make up meanings that they think will appeal to parents.
― Anonymous User 8/20/2009
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Kaia also means Pure.
― Anonymous User 1/14/2009
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'Kaia' is a simple, but lovely name. It sounds like the name of a little girl who is cute and loves helping people!