Kaija
Every Kaija since 1967 — 1,028 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaija
Kaija is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,663 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,028 American babies have been named Kaija. Its peak came in 2002, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaija stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaija year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,663 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,517 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,928 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,771 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,713 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,191 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,094 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,373 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,665 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,301 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,115 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,846 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,340 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,008 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,711 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,796 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,152 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,587 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,821 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,304 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,065 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,765 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,840 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,993 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,985 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,024 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,416 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,556 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,726 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,720 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,166 |
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Famous people named Kaija
- Kaija Saariaho Composer · b. 1952
- Kaija Mustonen Skater · b. 1941
- Kaija Kärkinen Singer · b. 1962
- Kaija Parve Athlete · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaija in 2025?
Kaija ranked #7,663 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaija?
1,028 babies have been named Kaija in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaija most popular?
Kaija peaked in 2002, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Kaija a boy or girl name?
Kaija is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaija rising or falling?
Kaija is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaija?
Well-known people named Kaija include Kaija Saariaho (composer), Kaija Mustonen (skater), Kaija Kärkinen (singer).