The nameKaija
Kaija is a Finnish form of Katherine.
- Girl's name
- Finnish
- Feast day
Meaning
Kaija comes from Katarina, from the Greek Aikaterine.
Origin
Finnish.
History
In the United States Kaija reached 2985th place in 2001.
Famous people named Kaija
- Kaija Saariaho, composer
Popularity of the name Kaija
Kaija in the United States
Kaija was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 356 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Kaija. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Kaija in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaija mean?
Kaija comes from Katarina, from the Greek Aikaterine.
What is the origin of the name Kaija?
Finnish.
Is Kaija a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaija is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kaija?
In 2024, Kaija was the 6497th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 18 births.
What are the variants of the name Kaija?
Variants and related names of Kaija include Catherine, Kaja, Katarina and Kaya.
Who are famous people named Kaija?
Kaija Saariaho, composer.