Amelia vs Kalaya

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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Kalaya

Girl #2,204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Polynesian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,204
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kaya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kalaya Rank #2,204

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2204 for Kalaya.

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

Kalaya ___

  • Kalaya Rose
  • Kalaya Mae
  • Kalaya Grace
  • Kalaya Ann
  • Kalaya Jean
  • Kalaya Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kalaya

Malia Leilani Kai Niko Talia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kalaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kalaya at #2204 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kalaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kalaya means "beautiful, graceful" (Thai origin).

Are Amelia and Kalaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kalaya is primarily a girl name.

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