Amelia vs Cailey

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cailey Rank #5,410

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5410 for Cailey.

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

Cailey ___

  • Cailey Ann
  • Cailey Marie
  • Cailey Rose
  • Cailey Grace
  • Cailey Nicole
  • Cailey Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cailey

Kaitlyn Brynn Hailey Connor Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cailey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cailey at #5410 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cailey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cailey means "slender, graceful" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Cailey boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cailey is primarily a girl name.

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