Kaia vs Stella

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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Stella

Girl #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49
Total SSA Count
4,264
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stell, Stelle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaia Rank #180
Stella Rank #49

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 vs #180 for Kaia.

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

Stella ___

  • Stella Rose
  • Stella Grace
  • Stella Mae
  • Stella Jane
  • Stella Luna
  • Stella Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

If you choose Stella

Luna Nova Aurora Leo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaia or Stella more popular?

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Kaia and Stella mean?

Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin). Stella means "Star" (Latin origin).

Are Kaia and Stella boy or girl names?

Kaia is primarily a girl name. Stella is primarily a girl name.

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