Amelia vs Kalina

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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Kalina

Girl #1,609 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"viburnum tree, guelder-rose"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Bulgarian Russian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,609
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lina, Kina

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kalina Rank #1,609

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1609 for Kalina.

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

Kalina ___

  • Kalina Maria
  • Kalina Sofia
  • Kalina Anna
  • Kalina Elena
  • Kalina Vera
  • Kalina Inna

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kalina

Zorka Vanya Milena Dragan Bogdan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kalina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kalina at #1609 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kalina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kalina means "viburnum tree, guelder-rose" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Kalina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kalina is primarily a girl name.

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