UK girl's name
Kaeya
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "celebration" or "key".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaeya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaeya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2023. 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 13 living people in the UK are called Kaeya. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaeya ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Kaeya.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaeya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kaeya mean?
The name Kaeya is of Japanese origin, derived from the word "kae" meaning "change" or "renewal". It is believed to have emerged as a given name during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan, a time of cultural flourishing and the establishment of the imperial court system.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kaeya can be found in the Konjaku Monogatarishū, a collection of Japanese folk tales compiled in the late Heian period. In this work, Kaeya is referenced as the name of a minor character, suggesting its use as a personal name during that era.
During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the name gained popularity among the samurai class. Kaeya no Masatsura, a renowned samurai and military strategist who lived from 1170 to 1238, was one of the most notable figures to bear this name. His exploits were recorded in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle of the Kamakura shogunate.
In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), Kaeya Yoshitoki, a daimyo (feudal lord) and military commander, was a prominent figure who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Northern and Southern Courts. He lived from 1307 to 1367 and is remembered for his loyalty to Emperor Go-Daigo.
During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the name Kaeya was associated with the artistic and cultural circles of Japan. Kaeya Hiraga, a celebrated artist and painter, was born in 1788 and is known for his intricate ukiyo-e woodblock prints depicting scenes of everyday life in Edo (modern-day Tokyo).
In more recent history, Kaeya Shigeyoshi (1908-1980) was a renowned Japanese poet and author who was active during the Showa period. His literary works, including the collection "Ame no Kioku" (Memories of Rain), were highly acclaimed and contributed to the development of modern Japanese literature.
While the name Kaeya has its roots in Japanese culture, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among those with an interest in Japanese language and tradition. However, its usage has remained relatively uncommon outside of Japan.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaeya over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaeya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaeya, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaeya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaeya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5443 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Kaeya
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaeya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaeya in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kaeya was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaeya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Kaeya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaeya?
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "celebration" or "key".
How many people are called Kaeya in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kaeya across the 4 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.