Amelia vs Karlie

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Karlie Rank #1,904

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1904 for Karlie.

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

Karlie ___

  • Karlie Rose
  • Karlie Mae
  • Karlie Grace
  • Karlie Ann
  • Karlie Jane
  • Karlie Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Karlie

Beau Jax Stella Harper Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Karlie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Karlie at #1904 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Karlie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Karlie means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Karlie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Karlie is primarily a girl name.

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