Amelia vs Kaileen

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaileen Rank #5,130

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5130 for Kaileen.

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

Kaileen ___

  • Kaileen Rose
  • Kaileen Marie
  • Kaileen Ann
  • Kaileen Grace
  • Kaileen Bridget
  • Kaileen Fiona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaileen

Siobhan Aoife Cormac Declan Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaileen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaileen at #5130 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaileen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaileen means "slender, fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kaileen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaileen is primarily a girl name.

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