Amelia vs Kalila

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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Kalila

Girl #3,652 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dearest friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,652
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lila, Kalli

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kalila Rank #3,652

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3652 for Kalila.

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

Kalila ___

  • Kalila Rose
  • Kalila Marie
  • Kalila Grace
  • Kalila Anne
  • Kalila Simone
  • Kalila Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kalila

Zara Amara Tariq Idris Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kalila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kalila at #3652 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kalila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kalila means "beloved, dearest friend" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Kalila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kalila is primarily a girl name.

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