Amelia vs Kaleigh

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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Kaleigh

Girl #2,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,784
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kale, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kaleigh Rank #2,784

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2784 for Kaleigh.

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

Kaleigh ___

  • Kaleigh Rose
  • Kaleigh Ann
  • Kaleigh Elizabeth
  • Kaleigh Grace
  • Kaleigh Maeve
  • Kaleigh Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kaleigh

Colton Brynn Declan Finley Shea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kaleigh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kaleigh at #2784 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kaleigh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kaleigh means "slender" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Amelia and Kaleigh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kaleigh is primarily a girl name.

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