Kaya

Kaya Meaning & Origin

About Kaya
The surname Kaya has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Turkish, Kaya means "rock" or "cliff," symbolizing strength and stability. It is a common surname in Turkey, often associated with individuals living near rocky terrains. In Japanese, Kaya is a less common surname and can have various meanings, including "beautiful" or "pleasant valley." The meaning of the surname Kaya may also vary in other cultures and languages.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kaya: 1,455
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,819
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kaya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑjə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaya in Braille

Here's how to represent Kaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kaya in braille

How to sign the name Kaya using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kaya in sign language

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