Amelia vs Kaia

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Amelia →

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Kaia →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaia Rank #180

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #180 for Kaia.

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

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Kaia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Kaia vs Amelia Amelia vs Alice Amelia vs Leah Amelia vs Kaia Amelia vs Eleanor
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Kaia Browse all baby names