Amelia vs Catlin

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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Catlin

Girl #22,720 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,720
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cat, Catie, Lin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Catlin Rank #22,720

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #22720 for Catlin.

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

Catlin ___

  • Catlin Marie
  • Catlin Anne
  • Catlin Grace
  • Catlin Elizabeth
  • Catlin Rose
  • Catlin Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Catlin

Maeve Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Catlin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Catlin at #22720 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Catlin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Catlin means "pure, clear" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Catlin boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Catlin is primarily a girl name.

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