Kaia vs Leia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Leia

Girl #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary; tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,094
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Lei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaia Rank #180
Leia Rank #290

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 vs #290 for Leia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaia ___

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

Leia ___

  • Leia Grace
  • Leia Rose
  • Leia Marie
  • Leia Jane
  • Leia Ann
  • Leia Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

If you choose Leia

Luke Han Rey Finn Anakin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaia or Leia more popular?

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 compared to Leia at #290 in the United States.

What do Kaia and Leia mean?

Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin). Leia means "weary; tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaia and Leia boy or girl names?

Kaia is primarily a girl name. Leia is primarily a girl name.

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