Jaia
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Jaia
Jaia is a variant of the name Gaia, meaning "earth" or "land," derived from the Greek mythological figure Gaia (Γαῖα), the primordial goddess of the Earth.
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Etymology
Jaia is a variant of the name Gaia, meaning "earth" or "land," derived from the Greek mythological figure Gaia (Γαῖα), the primordial goddess of the Earth. It is used in modern Western cultures, often as a feminine given name, and has no specific religious affiliation, though it carries pagan and New Age associations with nature and the environment.
Jaia currently ranks #4,492 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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