The name Kaya is a boy's name meaning "rock, cliff".

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While Kaya is used  predominantly as a feminine name in English speaking countries, it is also a Turkish masculine name with a rugged meaning. It has ranked in the English and Welsh Top 1000 for boys several times since the 90s and was given to 18 boys in the US in a recent year. 

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The name Kaya peaked for boys at #1945 in 2001. The name is most popular in KAYA and KAYA. Kaya is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Kaya is a girl's name of Native American origin meaning "pure; one who arranges rocks; perfume, incense; fruit, reward".

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A multicultural name, that's currently on style and fits right in with Kaia, Maya, Raya, and Mia. Currently in the Top 500 in both the UK and The Netherlands, it has several different origins and meanings.
 
On one hand, Kaya is an elaboration of Kay or an alternative spelling to the Scandinavian Kaia (or Kaja), both of which ultimately derive from Katherine meaning "pure". 
 
Alternatively, it is a literary name, which drew inspiration from the Native American language, Nez Percé. It was used as a nickname for a Native American character in the American Girl books series, with her full name being Kaya'aton'my ("one who arranges rocks").
 
Also used as a Japanese name, it can meaning "perfume" or "reward" depending on which Kanji element you use.

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The name Kaya is currently ranked #966 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #540 in 2003. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in KAYA, KAYA, and KAYA. Kaya is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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