Amelia vs Kayla

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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Kayla

Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#336
Total SSA Count
931
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kayls

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kayla Rank #336

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #336 for Kayla.

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

Kayla ___

  • Kayla Marie
  • Kayla Ann
  • Kayla Grace
  • Kayla Elizabeth
  • Kayla Rose
  • Kayla Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kayla

Brianna Taylor Tyler Dylan Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kayla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kayla at #336 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kayla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kayla means "crown of laurels" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Kayla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kayla is primarily a girl name.

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