Amelia vs Karina

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Karina →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Karina Rank #774

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #774 for Karina.

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

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Karina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Karina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Karina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Karina is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Karina vs Amelia Amelia vs Caroline Amelia vs Elliana Amelia vs Esther Amelia vs Ada
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Karina Browse all baby names