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Name Origin

Kaia is a name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'. It is also sometimes interpreted as 'forgiveness'.

hawaiiannaturewateroceanseaforgivenessfeminine

Famous People

Kaia Gerber (2001-)

Model

  • Appeared in campaigns for major fashion brands
  • Walked the runway for renowned designers
  • Featured on numerous magazine covers

Kaia Kanepi (1985-)

Professional tennis player

  • Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 15 in the world
  • Won 3 WTA singles titles
  • Represented Estonia at the Olympic Games