US Popularity Rank: 11223

Origin: Czech

Meaning: Pure; Free man; Earth; Echo; Jackdaw

Kaja is a gender-neutral name with a variety of origins and meanings. In Danish, Estonian, Norwegian, and other Scandinavian languages, Kaja can serve as an adorable nickname for Katarina or Katherine, meaning “pure.” This can be a short, sweet choice to celebrate your little one’s pure, innocent spirit. In Polish and other Slavic languages, Kaja serves as a variant of Gaia, meaning “earth” and encouraging your little one’s love for the natural world. Kaja can also come from the Czech name Kája, which in turn comes from Karl and translates to “free man.” For a more poetic, one-of-a-kind meaning, Kaja can also mean “echo” in Estonian, “jackdaw” in Swedish. No matter which path baby takes in life, Kaja can make for a lovely fit.