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UK girl's name

Kayjah

A feminine variant of the name Kaya, of Native American origin.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kayjah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kayjah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.

Kayjah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kayjah. 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 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kayjah ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Kayjah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayjah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4798

2005

Births in 2005

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kayjah mean?

The name Kayjah is a modern variation of the ancient Arabic name Khadijah, which has its origins in the 7th century. Khadijah was the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and it means "the one who was born premature" or "the one who has left the immoral way".

The name Khadijah has been popular among Muslims for centuries, and it is derived from the Arabic root word "khadara," which means "to be ample, abundant, or fertile." In Islamic tradition, Khadijah was a successful businesswoman and one of the first converts to Islam.

The earliest recorded use of the name Khadijah dates back to the 7th century, when it was bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad's wife. Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore this name, including Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (555-619 AD), the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and Khadijah al-Kubra (c. 1020-1096 AD), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet.

In addition to its Islamic roots, the name Khadijah has also been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. The modern variation Kayjah is likely derived from the Arabic name Khadijah, but with a more Westernized spelling and pronunciation.

Some notable individuals with the name Kayjah or its variations include Kayjah Aisha, a contemporary American author and poet, and Kayjah Malik, a British-born singer and songwriter. While the name Kayjah is relatively uncommon, it holds a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Islamic tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kayjah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayjah 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
2000s #4798 3 1

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FAQ

Kayjah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kayjah in the UK right now?

In 2005, Kayjah was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kayjah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Kayjah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kayjah?

A feminine variant of the name Kaya, of Native American origin.

How many people are called Kayjah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kayjah across the 1 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.