UK girl's name
Kaaya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "body" or "spirit".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Kaaya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaaya ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Kaaya.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Kaaya mean?
The name Kaaya has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kaya," which means "body" or "physical form." The name is believed to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE.
In Hindu mythology, the word "kaya" is closely associated with the concept of the physical form being a vessel or a temporary abode for the soul. The name Kaaya was likely given to individuals with the intention of reminding them about the impermanence of the physical body and the importance of focusing on spiritual growth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaaya is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. The name is mentioned in the context of a character who was a sage or a wise teacher.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Kaaya. One of the most renowned was Kaaya Pandita (1050 CE - 1130 CE), a Hindu philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of the individual soul and the ultimate reality.
Another prominent figure was Kaaya Kalpataru (1265 CE - 1350 CE), a Sanskrit poet and author who wrote several works on grammar, poetics, and other subjects. His works were widely studied and revered in the literary circles of medieval India.
In the realm of spirituality, Kaaya Devi (1520 CE - 1600 CE) was a mystic and devotional poet from the Bhakti movement in India. Her compositions, which were devoted to the worship of Lord Krishna, are still sung and cherished by devotees today.
Moving to more recent times, Kaaya Nareshwar (1870 CE - 1952 CE) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who fought against the British rule in India. He was also a proponent of women's education and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.
Lastly, Kaaya Pradeep (1920 CE - 1998 CE) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in the revival and promotion of the Kathak dance form in the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaaya over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaaya, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaaya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaaya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4925 | 7 | 2 |
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- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
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FAQ
Kaaya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaaya in the UK right now?
In 2019, Kaaya was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaaya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Kaaya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaaya?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "body" or "spirit".
How many people are called Kaaya in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Kaaya across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.