Baby name
Kaija
/KAH · ee · yah/
Meaning
“Born again”
Born again; Finnish feminine form emphasizing rebirth symbolism and contemporary lightness.
Nicknames
kai · kaij · kaijaa
How it ages.
Kaija appeals to Finnish parents seeking classical roots with modern phonetic simplicity and mythological resonance.
The cultural moment.
Finland's Kaija has remained modestly stable since 1960s, chosen primarily among heritage-conscious families.