Kaja
KA-yah; KIE-uh; KAH-yah;
Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Polish variation of Gaia or Estonian
"pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo"
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Updated Tue Sep 30 2025
Kaja Origin and Meaning
The name Kaja is a girl's name meaning "pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo".
Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely.
Most often used as a Scandinavian short form of Katarina or a a Polish and Slovenian variant of Gaja, Kaja might also be an Estonian name with the cool meaning "echo", a Cornish name meaning "daisy", and a Slovakian form of Karolina.
Popularity of the name Kaja
- 1877Nameberry2025
- 833England2021
- 252Germany2016
- 50Norway2019
- 47Denmark2024
- 36Poland2024
- 67Estonia2024
- 27slovenia2024