Amelia vs Kanani

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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Kanani

Girl #6,391 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"the beautiful one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,391
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nani, Kana, Ani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kanani Rank #6,391

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6391 for Kanani.

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

Kanani ___

  • Kanani Rose
  • Kanani Leilani
  • Kanani Grace
  • Kanani Marie
  • Kanani Dawn
  • Kanani Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kanani

Leilani Kalani Kaimana Maui Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kanani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kanani at #6391 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kanani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kanani means "the beautiful one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Kanani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kanani is primarily a girl name.

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