Kayla vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayla

Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Kayla Rank #336

Kaja Rank #6,386

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

Is Kayla or Kaja more popular?

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

What do Kayla and Kaja mean?

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

Are Kayla and Kaja boy or girl names?

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