Kaia vs Sophia

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How do you think the name kaia compares to [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] ? Would you say both are classy ?

[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is the epitome of classy. I wouldn’t say [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] is in the same category, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a pretty name! It’s a bit trendy but again, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I tend to favour shorter names as nns. I like Kasia/Kasha, [name_f]Kalina[/name_f], [name_f]Karina[/name_f], [name_m]Kalin[/name_m], And [name_u]Kaya[/name_u] too.

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[name_f]Kaia[/name_f] feels brighter and sparkier!

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I wouldn’t call [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] a “classy” name, but it’s very fun and spunky & I honestly prefer it to [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], personally.

I adore both [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] and [name_f]Kaia[/name_f]! [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] exudes sophistication, class, and Hollywood glamor, imo, and I would definitely say she’s classy! Kaia… I would disagree that she’s trendy… but I’m drawn to the Hawaiian and Scandinavian origins. I find her spunky and timeless and unexpected, respectable and sweet and full of joy and life. I don’t know that I’d classify her as classy, though? They just feel quite different to me, but I love both names and would happily use both names! I think they’re gorgeous.

[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is my favourite!

[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is elegant, sophisticated and has this old school Hollywood glamour vibe which is just stunning to me she is the epitome of classy. Whereas [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] feels fun and trendy personally I wouldn’t say [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] is classy she has a different vibe but totally see the appeal just prefer [name_f]Sophia[/name_f].

I don’t love [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] (too common, honestly too classy)

But I love the name [name_f]Kaia[/name_f]! It feels like a name that opens a world of possibilities for what a little girl could someday become :blush:

I love them both but I agree with the others that [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is classier than [name_f]Kaia[/name_f]. [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] is sweeter to me, more fun, and a bit exotic. I love the -aia spelling especially, but I always wanted to say KAY-ah instead (when I originally saw it, that’s how I read it) so for me it was out as nobody pronounces it that way. That said, I think between the two, I still lean toward [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] over [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], although it’s really really close.

[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is classic, but it’s not like [name_f]Kaia[/name_f] is trashy. It’s more on the bohemian romantic scale and kinda Anglicized form of [name_u]Kaya[/name_u]. Which depending on your culture might be a classic name as well.