Name meaning & stats
Kaija
Kaija. 1,028 US babies since 1940, peak 2002. Notable Kaijas are 2.0× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2002
1,028 US babies were named Kaija between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kaijas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 2.0× | Medium · 19 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 8 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Low · 4 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Kaijas show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 88% of Kaijas use it
- Kaija 88%
- Kaijah 12%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2002)