Amelia vs Calaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Calaya

Girl #4,881 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Thai/Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Thai influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,881
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cali, Kay, Cala

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Calaya Rank #4,881

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4881 for Calaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Calaya ___

  • Calaya Rose
  • Calaya Grace
  • Calaya Marie
  • Calaya Elise
  • Calaya Renee
  • Calaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Calaya

Aaliyah Keilani Anaya Zara Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Calaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Calaya at #4881 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Calaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Calaya means "beautiful, graceful" (Thai/Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Calaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Calaya is primarily a girl name.

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