Amelia vs Kailee

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

Kailee

Girl #1,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, beautiful, precious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,935
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kail, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kailee Rank #1,935

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1935 for Kailee.

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

Kailee ___

  • Kailee Marie
  • Kailee Grace
  • Kailee Ann
  • Kailee Rose
  • Kailee Lynn
  • Kailee Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kailee

Hayley Brayden Jayden Taylor Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kailee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kailee at #1935 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kailee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kailee means "gentle, beautiful, precious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kailee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kailee is primarily a girl name.

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