Amelia vs Cayla

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

Playground Safety Score

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Cayla

Girl #3,907 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,907
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cayla Rank #3,907

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3907 for Cayla.

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

Cayla ___

  • Cayla Marie
  • Cayla Ann
  • Cayla Rose
  • Cayla Lynn
  • Cayla Grace
  • Cayla Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cayla

Jayden Kylie Hayden Makayla Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cayla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cayla at #3907 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cayla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cayla means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Cayla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cayla is primarily a girl name.

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