Amelia vs Kaileia

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

Kaileia

Girl #6,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean child"

Origin: Hawaiian kai + leia

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,281
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Leia, Kaila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaileia Rank #6,281

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6281 for Kaileia.

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

Kaileia ___

  • Kaileia Rose
  • Kaileia Grace
  • Kaileia Mae
  • Kaileia Jade
  • Kaileia Blue
  • Kaileia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaileia

Kai Leilani Malia Keanu Nalani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaileia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaileia at #6281 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaileia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaileia means "sea, ocean child" (Hawaiian kai + leia origin).

Are Amelia and Kaileia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaileia is primarily a girl name.

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