Amelia vs Cayleigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayleigh

Girl #4,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from céilí, traditional Irish dance gathering"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,736
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cay, Lee, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cayleigh Rank #4,736

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4736 for Cayleigh.

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

Cayleigh ___

  • Cayleigh Rose
  • Cayleigh Grace
  • Cayleigh Ann
  • Cayleigh Marie
  • Cayleigh Lynn
  • Cayleigh Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cayleigh

Ryleigh Brynlee Finley Connor Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cayleigh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cayleigh at #4736 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cayleigh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cayleigh means "from céilí, traditional Irish dance gathering" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Cayleigh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cayleigh is primarily a girl name.

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