Amelia vs Kana

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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Kana

Girl #6,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, added (fragrance)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,383
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kana Rank #6,383

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6383 for Kana.

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

Kana ___

  • Kana Marie
  • Kana Rose
  • Kana Lynn
  • Kana Grace
  • Kana Jade
  • Kana Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kana

Hana Yuki Mika Sora Ren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kana at #6383 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kana means "flower, added (fragrance)" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Kana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kana is primarily a girl name.

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