Amelia vs Cailee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cailee

Girl #4,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful gathering, dance"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Scottish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,722
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Lee, Cae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cailee Rank #4,722

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4722 for Cailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cailee ___

  • Cailee Rose
  • Cailee Anne
  • Cailee Grace
  • Cailee Mae
  • Cailee Jo
  • Cailee Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cailee

Zoey Hailey Emmaline Paige Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cailee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cailee at #4722 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cailee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cailee means "joyful gathering, dance" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Cailee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cailee is primarily a girl name.

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