How old is someone named Kaya?
The average Kaya is 18 years old.
Half of all living Kayas are between 11 and 23.
When was Kaya popular?
Kaya rose fast and peaked in 2004, then faded almost as fast. 60% of all Kayas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 98 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 218 | 210 |
| 1990s | 1,066 | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 4,757 | 4,700 |
| 2010s | 3,271 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 1,554 | 1,500 |
How many Kayas are still alive?
About 11,000 Kayas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Kaya since 1968.
Nearly every Kaya ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaya?
More than half of living Kayas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 59%
- Gen Alpha 34%
Is Kaya an old name?
No. Kaya is one of the youngest names around: younger than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kaya will be 34 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kaya a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 94% of living Kayas are women, and 6% are men.
The women average 17 and the men 19.
Names the same age as Kaya
NAME TWIN
Kaya's name twin is Rohan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rohan's age curve is the closest match to Kaya's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Kaya
How old is the average Kaya?
The average Kaya in the US is 18 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaya?
About 11,000 Kayas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1968.
When was the name Kaya most popular?
In 2004, when about 560 baby girls were named Kaya.
Is Kaya a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 59% of living Kayas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this