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Kaja vs Kayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kayla

Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#336
Total SSA Count
931
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaja Rank #6,386
Kayla Rank #336

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 vs #6386 for Kaja.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaja or Kayla more popular?

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Kaja and Kayla mean?

Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin). Kayla means "crown of laurels" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaja and Kayla boy or girl names?

Kaja is primarily a girl name. Kayla is primarily a girl name.

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