Amelia vs Kamai

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

All Clear

Kamai

Boy #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quiet warrior, silent fighter"

Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)

Cultural Roots

African Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kamai Rank #6,713

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6713 for Kamai.

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

Kamai ___

  • Kamai James
  • Kamai Lee
  • Kamai Andre
  • Kamai Michael
  • Kamai Emmanuel
  • Kamai David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kamai

Zara Amara Kofi Nia Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kamai more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kamai at #6713 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kamai mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kamai means "quiet warrior, silent fighter" (Kikuyu (Kenya) origin).

Are Amelia and Kamai boy or girl names?

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

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