Amelia vs Kahlia

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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Kahlia

Girl #3,471 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,471
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kahlia Rank #3,471

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3471 for Kahlia.

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

Kahlia ___

  • Kahlia Rose
  • Kahlia Marie
  • Kahlia Grace
  • Kahlia Ann
  • Kahlia Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kahlia

Leilani Malia Kai Zara Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kahlia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kahlia at #3471 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kahlia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kahlia means "beloved, darling" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Kahlia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kahlia is primarily a girl name.

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