Alice vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Kaia Rank #180

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #180 for Kaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Kaia ___

  • Kaia Rose
  • Kaia Jane
  • Kaia Marie
  • Kaia Grace
  • Kaia Lee
  • Kaia Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Kaia more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Alice and Kaia mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Alice and Kaia boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

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