Amelia vs Caitlyn

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

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Caitlyn

Girl #2,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, unblemished"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cait, Kate, Katie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Caitlyn Rank #2,348

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2348 for Caitlyn.

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

Caitlyn ___

  • Caitlyn Grace
  • Caitlyn Rose
  • Caitlyn Marie
  • Caitlyn Lynn
  • Caitlyn Anne
  • Caitlyn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Caitlyn

Brendan Declan Siobhan Aoife Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Caitlyn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Caitlyn at #2348 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Caitlyn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Caitlyn means "pure, unblemished" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Caitlyn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Caitlyn is primarily a girl name.

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