Amelia vs Kalei

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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Kalei

Girl #5,274 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the beloved one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,274
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kale, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kalei Rank #5,274

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5274 for Kalei.

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

Kalei ___

  • Kalei Rose
  • Kalei Anne
  • Kalei Jade
  • Kalei Dawn
  • Kalei Rae
  • Kalei Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kalei

Kai Leilani Keanu Malia Makoa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kalei more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kalei at #5274 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kalei mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kalei means "the beloved one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Kalei boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kalei is primarily a girl name.

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