Amelia vs Kaiah

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
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Kaiah

Girl #2,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure (via Katherine variant)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,916
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaiah Rank #2,916

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2916 for Kaiah.

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

Kaiah ___

  • Kaiah Rose
  • Kaiah Grace
  • Kaiah Jade
  • Kaiah Skye
  • Kaiah Wren
  • Kaiah Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaiah

Zara Mia Nia Kai Tatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaiah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaiah at #2916 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaiah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaiah means "pure (via Katherine variant)" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Kaiah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaiah is primarily a girl name.

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