Estonian/Nordic · Girl name
Kaia
“meaning uncertain; possibly from Kaja”
About the name Kaia
Kaia is a feminine given name used in Estonia and Norway, where it is considered a variant of Kaja. The name Kaja itself has uncertain origins, though in Estonian it may be related to the word for ‘echo.’ Kaia is not etymologically related to Katherine, despite occasional associations in English-speaking contexts. The name is also sometimes linked to the Hawaiian word ‘kai’ meaning ‘sea,’ but this is a separate origin. Notable bearers include the American model Kaia Gerber.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly from Kaja
- Origin
- Estonian/Nordic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAI-ah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Kaia
- Kaia Grace
- Kaia Rose
- Kaia Lynn
- Kaia Marie
- Kaia Joy
Questions about Kaia
- What does Kaia mean?
- Kaia is an Estonian name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly from Kaja".
- How do you pronounce Kaia?
- Kaia is pronounced KAI-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kaia?
- Variants of Kaia include Kaiah, Kaja.
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