-Do you think the pronunciation is relatively well-known or intuitive? [name_f][/name_f]-Would it suit all ages & stages of life including all professions (e.g., does [name_m]President[/name_m] [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] [name_m]Smith[/name_m] or [name_m]Judge[/name_m] [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] [name_m]Smith[/name_m] seem fitting)? [name_f][/name_f]-Any other pros or cons of the name (honest opinions are welcome).
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Other names I like (which are more “traditional”, I am aware) are: Maia/Maya, [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], and [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
Yes, I think the pronunciation is intuitive and easy. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]President[/name_m] [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] and [name_m]Judge[/name_m] [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] work. I would be a little surprised to see them because the name is uncommon, but it doesn’t sound like a joke, or a name that doesn’t grow up well.
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[name_f]Kaia[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] would be a beautiful combo…
I think the pronunciation and spelling are fairly intuitive. It’s a relatively common name (in the US at least), so I think the majority of people will be familiar.
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I do think it works for professional titles and in all stages of life!
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I can’t think of any cons [name_f][/name_f] I think it goes well with [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] from your list and would work fine with [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
I love [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] – she’s so bright and spunky! I think the pronunciation would be fairly intuitive for everyone, and could definitely suit someone no matter their age or career. [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] would make an absolutely stunning combo!
I think so! [name_m]Kai[/name_m] is a popular choice, as is [name_f]Maia[/name_f], and having met several Kaias/Kaiyas/Kayas, those around me have said it right.
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I can see it working [name_f][/name_f]- it’s sharp, sparky and confident but easy to imagine on someone more reserved and gentle too. It would fit into a ‘professional’ environment just fine.
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Pros:
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Feels fresh and contemporary but without feeling ‘tied to one time’ or newly invented
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Neutral nn [name_m]Kai[/name_m] is an option
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Becoming more familiar, which helps with pronunciation worries
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A sparky and spirited name, that’s pretty but not overly fussy or long
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Cons:
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Becoming more and more popular [name_f][/name_f]- and with [name_f]Maia[/name_f], [name_m]Kai[/name_m], [name_f]Lyla[/name_f], [name_f]Kyra[/name_f], [name_f]Kiara[/name_f], [name_f]Keira[/name_f], [name_f]Kylie[/name_f], [name_f]Kyla[/name_f] etc. also well-used, it might feel more used than it is? (however, that might be a plus, as in, it feels familiar, or just neutral)
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There are multiple spelling options: [name_f]Kya[/name_f], [name_f]Kaya[/name_f], [name_f]Kaja[/name_f], [name_f]Kaiya[/name_f], [name_f]Caia[/name_f], [name_f]Caja[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- with [name_f]Kaiya[/name_f] and [name_f]Kya[/name_f] ranking in the US Top 1000
I love the name [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] and I think it shouldn’t have many pronunciation problems … it’s become familar to most people [name_f][/name_f].
I adore Kaia! I love how dainty she feels to me? I think it’s the -aia ending. I’ve never really envisioned a judge or president named Kaia, but I think a Kaia could be anything she wanted and she is both equally feminine and strong for me. I love that she has origins in many cultures. I’ve been thinking about her a lot myself; I love that it is a variant of Katherine and thus a family name for me. I would love to meet more Kaias!
Maya, Isabelle, and Juliet are also beautiful, but I don’t know that I like any of them more than Kaia (with the exception of Isabelle/Isobel which is my favorite girls’ name). I think any of them would serve your daughter well!
I love [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] and don’t think pronunciation is a likely issue. It does seem young to me and so I would be surprised to see [name_m]Judge[/name_m] [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] so-and-so but only because I would currently[name_f][/name_f] imagine the person to be quite young. I don’t think I’d feel the same way in 20 years.
I would say it is fairly intuitive, especially given the popularity of the name [name_m]Kai[/name_m]. If it had been [name_f]Kaya[/name_f], I think you’d be more prone to pronunciation issues but I would assume [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] would be fine
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I would say it is suitable for all stages of life – if [name_f]Maia[/name_f] and [name_f]Kara[/name_f] are suitable, why wouldn’t [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] be – and I also agree with the previous poster that it only seems a little surprising now because it’s seems young and currently picturing them feels a little surprising but in the same line as names like [name_m]Arlo[/name_m] and [name_f]Remi[/name_f], in say 20 years time, I won’t be surprised to see those names as adults and in professional settings.
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Overall, [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] and all your names are gorgeous so I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them [name_f][/name_f]- best of luck!
[name_f][/name_f] I think it goes well with [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] from your list and would work fine with [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] 