The nameKayna

Kayna is a recent girl's name, mostly given in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Kaïna or Ayna.

Origin

A modern coinage of uncertain origin.

History

First found in France in the mid 1990s, Kayna peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Kayna

Kayna in France

831stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (120 births)
1,905babies named Kayna in France since 1900
060120 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kayna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 985 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Kayna. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Kayna in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 68 births a year on average, against 81 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kayna mean?

Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Kaïna or Ayna.

What is the origin of the name Kayna?

A modern coinage of uncertain origin.

Is Kayna a girl's or a boy's name?

Kayna is a girl's name.