Davis vs Kaileia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaileia

Girl #6,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean child"

Origin: Hawaiian kai + leia

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,281
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Leia, Kaila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Kaileia Rank #6,281

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #6281 for Kaileia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

Kaileia ___

  • Kaileia Rose
  • Kaileia Grace
  • Kaileia Mae
  • Kaileia Jade
  • Kaileia Blue
  • Kaileia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Kaileia

Kai Leilani Malia Keanu Nalani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Kaileia more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Kaileia at #6281 in the United States.

What do Davis and Kaileia mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Kaileia means "sea, ocean child" (Hawaiian kai + leia origin).

Are Davis and Kaileia boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Kaileia is primarily a girl name.

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