Caia vs Tegan

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
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Tegan

Girl #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved treasure"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,062
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caia Rank #2,139
Tegan Rank #2,062

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2139 for Caia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caia ___

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

Tegan ___

  • Tegan Rose
  • Tegan Leigh
  • Tegan Grace
  • Tegan Nia
  • Tegan Claire
  • Tegan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caia

Kaia Nia Seren Rhys Bran

If you choose Tegan

Megan Dylan Rhiannon Owen Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caia or Tegan more popular?

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Caia at #2139 in the United States.

What do Caia and Tegan mean?

Caia means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Tegan means "darling, beloved treasure" (Welsh origin).

Are Caia and Tegan boy or girl names?

Caia is primarily a girl name. Tegan is primarily a girl name.

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