Amelia vs Kariyah

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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Kariyah

Girl #2,554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: African American

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,554
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Ria, Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kariyah Rank #2,554

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2554 for Kariyah.

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

Kariyah ___

  • Kariyah Grace
  • Kariyah Marie
  • Kariyah Jade
  • Kariyah Nicole
  • Kariyah Ann
  • Kariyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kariyah

Zaria Mariah Jayla Isaiah Maleah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kariyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kariyah at #2554 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kariyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kariyah means "pure, beloved" (African American origin).

Are Amelia and Kariyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kariyah is primarily a girl name.

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