Hazel vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazel

Girl #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
6,401
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Haze

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Kaia

Girl #180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
1,675
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Kaia Rank #180

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #180 for Kaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

Kaia ___

  • Kaia Rose
  • Kaia Jane
  • Kaia Marie
  • Kaia Grace
  • Kaia Lee
  • Kaia Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Kaia more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Kaia mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Hazel and Kaia boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

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