Kaja
Every Kaja since 1957 — 711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaja
Kaja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,973 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 711 American babies have been named Kaja. Its peak came in 2009, when 25 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 Kaja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,973 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,275 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,536 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,265 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,817 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,659 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,352 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,347 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,402 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,776 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,849 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,472 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,799 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,473 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,972 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,054 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,621 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,763 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,766 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,626 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,340 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,844 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,739 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,260 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,512 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,396 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,415 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,667 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,894 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,096 |
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Famous people named Kaja
- Kaja Kallas Politician · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaja in 2025?
Kaja ranked #6,973 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaja?
711 babies have been named Kaja in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaja most popular?
Kaja peaked in 2009, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kaja a boy or girl name?
Kaja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaja rising or falling?
Kaja is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaja?
Well-known people named Kaja include Kaja Kallas (politician).