Amelia vs Kari

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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Kari

Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,842
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kari Rank #1,842

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1842 for Kari.

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

Kari ___

  • Kari Ann
  • Kari Lynn
  • Kari Marie
  • Kari Grace
  • Kari Elizabeth
  • Kari Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Kari boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kari is primarily a girl name.

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