Amelia vs Kaya

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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Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaya Rank #968

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #968 for Kaya.

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

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaya at #968 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Amelia and Kaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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