Arlo vs Caia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caia

Girl #2,139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,139
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Caia Rank #2,139

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #2139 for Caia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlo ___

  • Arlo James
  • Arlo Thomas
  • Arlo Bear
  • Arlo Fox
  • Arlo River
  • Arlo Blue

Caia ___

  • Caia Rose
  • Caia Grace
  • Caia Marie
  • Caia Lynn
  • Caia Jo
  • Caia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Caia

Kaia Nia Seren Rhys Bran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Caia more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Caia at #2139 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Caia mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Caia means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Arlo and Caia boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Caia is primarily a girl name.

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