Amelia vs Kaiya

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

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Kaiya

Girl #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Scandinavian (from Katherine)

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaiya Rank #855

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #855 for Kaiya.

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

Kaiya ___

  • Kaiya Rose
  • Kaiya Mae
  • Kaiya Jade
  • Kaiya Lynn
  • Kaiya Belle
  • Kaiya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaiya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaiya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Amelia and Kaiya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

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