Kaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #594 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kaya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#594
US Rank #966
About the Name Kaya
Kaya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 57 places over five years. Its high point was #414 in 2001, and it now sits at #594. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kaya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #966 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kaya
Unlikely. With around 66 UK babies named Kaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kaya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kaya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 57 places in the last five years. Its peak was #414 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kaya is more popular in the UK (#594) than in the US (#966). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kaya include: Metin Kaya — Metin Kaya is a Turkish-born German politician who was a member of the Hamburg Parliament from 2020 to 2025.; Nurullah Kaya — Nurullah Kaya is a Turkish footballer who plays for TFF Third League club Yeni Mersin İdmanyurdu.; Seray Kaya — Seray Kaya is a Turkish actress known for playing Lena Hatun in historical series Kuruluş: Osman..
Kaya ranks #966 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
66
UK babies named Kaya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 57 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kaya
Likely around 1 other Kaya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Kaya
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Kaya Chakrabortty is a Japanese beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Japan 2024. She represented Japan at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico, where she placed as a Top 30 semi-finalist.