Amelia vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaja Rank #6,386

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6386 for Kaja.

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

Kaja ___

  • Kaja Marie
  • Kaja Ingrid
  • Kaja Sofie
  • Kaja Annika
  • Kaja Else
  • Kaja Birthe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaja

Maja Astrid Freya Sigrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaja more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaja mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Kaja boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaja is primarily a girl name.

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