Amelia vs Kaija

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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Kaija

Girl #6,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy"

Origin: Greek via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scandinavian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,651
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaija Rank #6,651

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6651 for Kaija.

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

Kaija ___

  • Kaija Rose
  • Kaija Marie
  • Kaija Elise
  • Kaija Jane
  • Kaija Anne
  • Kaija Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaija

Lena Signe Eero Taavi Niina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaija more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaija at #6651 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaija mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaija means "pure, holy" (Greek via Finnish origin).

Are Amelia and Kaija boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaija is primarily a girl name.

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