Amara vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amara

Girl #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African Igbo Yoruba Swahili Sanskrit American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Ami, Amy

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Kaia

Girl #180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
1,675
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Kaia Rank #180

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #180 for Kaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amara ___

  • Amara Grace
  • Amara Joy
  • Amara Rose
  • Amara Simone
  • Amara Faith
  • Amara Renee

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 Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Kaia more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Amara and Kaia mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Amara and Kaia boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

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