Amelia vs Kaleb

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

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Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kale, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaleb Rank #278

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #278 for Kaleb.

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

Kaleb ___

  • Kaleb James
  • Kaleb Thomas
  • Kaleb Scott
  • Kaleb Lee
  • Kaleb Michael
  • Kaleb Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaleb

Joshua Elijah Hannah Naomi Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaleb more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaleb mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Kaleb boy or girl names?

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

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