Amelia vs Callaghan

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
Callaghan Rank #3,457

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3457 for Callaghan.

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

Callaghan ___

  • Callaghan James
  • Callaghan Patrick
  • Callaghan Sean
  • Callaghan Brendan
  • Callaghan Michael
  • Callaghan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Callaghan

Finnegan Declan Brigid Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Callaghan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Callaghan at #3457 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Callaghan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Callaghan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Callaghan is primarily a boy name.

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