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Kaia: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

HawaiianGirl☊ Number 4
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What does Kaia mean?

Kaia is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning “the sea”.

This Hawaiian name has been cherished by parents seeking Pacific and Hawaiian heritage.

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Origin & History

Kaia embodies the serene beauty of Pacific Island cultures, particularly Hawaiian heritage. Pacific names often reflect nature, spirituality, and the harmonious relationship with the ocean and islands that define this region's unique cultural identity.

Numerology of Kaia

Pythagorean Number

4

The Builder

Key Traits

Practical, organized, hardworking

Ruling Planet

☊Rahu

Planetary Traits

Innovation, unconventional, ambition

Names with numerology number 4 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. Check compatibility with your due date

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The letters of Kaia

4 letters: 3 vowels, 1 consonant.

  1. K2
  2. A1
  3. I9
  4. A1

Vowels (shaded): A, I, A.

Expression

4

The Builder

all letters

2 + 1 + 9 + 1 = 13 → 4

Soul Urge

11

Enlightenment

vowels

1 + 9 + 1 = 11

Personality

2

Gentle

consonants

Popularity of Kaia

Current Rank

#193

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

19,280

Kaia is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

Kaia in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#193

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #189Tatum
  2. #190Haven
  3. #191Blakely
  4. #193Kaia
  5. #194Everleigh
  6. #195Alora
  7. #197Olive

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Names that share Kaia's numbers

Kaia: Expression 4, Soul Urge 11, Personality 2.

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Names that begin like Kaia: Kai-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kaia mean?
Kaia is a Hawaiian name meaning "the sea." It belongs to the Pacific & Hawaiian family of names, carrying Pacific and Hawaiian heritage.
What is the numerology number for Kaia?
In Pythagorean numerology, Kaia has the number 4, known as The Builder. Key traits include: Practical, organized, hardworking. This number is ruled by Rahu, the planet of innovation, unconventional, ambition.
Is Kaia a popular baby name?
Kaia is moderately popular, ranking #193 among baby names.
What origin is the name Kaia?
Kaia is a Hawaiian name from the Pacific & Hawaiian tradition. Kaia embodies the serene beauty of Pacific Island cultures, particularly Hawaiian heritage. Pacific names often reflect nature, spirituality, and the harmonious relationship with the ocean and islands that define this region's unique cultural identity.
Is Kaia compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Kaia (Number 4) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Kaia.

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