Holding steady.
Popularity of Ka since 1962
Babies named Ka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 22 | 5 |
| 1980s | 344 | 58 |
| 1990s | 375 | 51 |
| 2000s | 35 | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ka is an exceptionally rare unisex name in the United States, first recorded in 1962. Its peak popularity occurred in 1990, after which usage remained stable but low. In the 2020s, it did not reach a ranking among the top 1000 names, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year receive this name. The trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival. The name's brevity and phonetic appeal make it a distinctive choice, though its origins are primarily as a modern coinage or nickname rather than a traditional given name. No state has recorded significantly frequent usage of Ka, underscoring its rarity across the country.
Ka is a very short name that has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s. It likely originated as a nickname or clipping of longer names like Kaitlyn, Kaden, or Karina. The name may also resonate with the Egyptian concept of the ka, a part of the soul, but this connection is speculative. Its simplicity and brevity distinguish it from more common unisex names.
Sibling names for Ka
Names that share Ka's style, for a brother or sister.
