Amelia vs Karis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karis

Girl #2,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek charis

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Karis Rank #2,185

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2185 for Karis.

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

Karis ___

  • Karis Rose
  • Karis Mae
  • Karis Elizabeth
  • Karis Sophia
  • Karis Grace
  • Karis Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Karis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Karis at #2185 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Karis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are Amelia and Karis boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Karis is primarily a girl name.

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