Caia vs Toby

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

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tobe

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caia Rank #2,139
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 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

Toby ___

  • Toby James
  • Toby Alexander
  • Toby William
  • Toby John
  • Toby Miles
  • Toby George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caia

Kaia Nia Seren Rhys Bran

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caia or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Caia at #2139 in the United States.

What do Caia and Toby mean?

Caia means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caia and Toby boy or girl names?

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

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