MallowbyNames

Kaysia

KAY-shuh · Probably a modern invention, possibly blended from Kay or Kae and the fashionable -sia suffix.

Peak popularity
2013
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Kaysia since 1995

Babies named Kaysia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914200020102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s36
2000s89
2010s52
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Kaysia is a modern American invention first recorded in 1995, part of a wave of creative names that emerged in the late 20th century. It never entered the top 1000, reflecting its niche appeal. The name peaked in 2013, and its trajectory has since remained stable, never gaining or losing significant ground. Kaysia's construction mirrors other -sia names popular in the 1990s and 2000s, blending the familiar sound of Kay with a trendy suffix. Though associated with no specific region or top states, it exemplifies the experimental naming culture of recent decades.

Kaysia appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1995. It may be a respelling of Kacia or an elaboration of Kae, Kay, or the prefix Kay- combined with the popular -sia ending seen in names like Alysia or Taysia. Its use has remained sporadic, never entering the top 1000.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kay, Kae, Kai

Variants: Kacia, Kaysha, Kasiah

Sibling names for Kaysia

Names that share Kaysia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kaysia mean?
Kaysia does not have a traditional meaning. It is likely a modern invention, possibly derived from the name Kay with the fashionable suffix -sia.
How popular is the name Kaysia?
Kaysia has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its modern use peaked in 2013, though it has never been widely common.
Is Kaysia a boy or girl name?
Kaysia is used almost exclusively for girls.