Amelia vs Karan

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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Karan

Boy #5,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ear; instrument of hearing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,686
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Karan Rank #5,686

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5686 for Karan.

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

Karan ___

  • Karan Dev
  • Karan Singh
  • Karan Raj
  • Karan Arjun
  • Karan Neel
  • Karan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Karan

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Karan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Karan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Karan boy or girl names?

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

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