Kaja is a name of Polish origin and means "pure" or "clean". It comes from the Polish word 'kaj' which translates to pure or clean. The name has been traditionally used for females in Poland but can also be used for males.
The name Kaja is believed to have originated from ancient Slavic culture, with roots dating back to the 9th century. It was a popular name among the nobility and aristocracy in medieval Poland.
Today, Kaja remains a popular name in Poland and other Eastern European countries such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has also started to gain popularity internationally, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany.
Despite its traditional roots, Kaja is considered to be a modern and unique name that stands out from more common names like Emma or Sophia. Its meaning of purity makes it appealing to parents looking for a name with positive connotations.
The name Kaja has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. The earliest recorded birth was in 1957 with just five babies being named Kaja. The following years showed fluctuations, with six births in 1961 and 1966, and five births in 1967 and 1972.
However, starting from the late 1970s, there was a noticeable increase in the number of babies named Kaja. In 1978, seven girls were named Kaja, and this number rose to thirteen in 1981. The trend continued with ten births in 1982, seven in 1983, eight in 1985, and nine in 1986.
The 1980s and early 1990s saw a relatively steady increase in the popularity of the name Kaja. The highest number of births during this period was twelve in 1987. However, there were periods of decline as well, with just five births recorded in 1980.
The late 1990s and early 2000s marked a significant increase in the popularity of the name Kaja. The highest number of births was recorded in 2000 with twenty-one babies named Kaja. This trend continued until 2006, when there were twenty-four births.
After 2006, the popularity of the name Kaja seemed to decrease slightly but remained relatively stable. There were nine births in 2005, fourteen in 2007, and twelve in 2008. However, there was a spike again in 2009 with twenty-five births.
From 2010 onwards, the popularity of the name Kaja has shown steady fluctuations but generally remains around fifteen to twenty births per year. The most recent data available shows that eighteen babies were named Kaja in 2023.
In total, over the period from 1957 to 2023, there have been a total of 675 births in the United States with the name Kaja.