Amelia vs Kat

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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Josephine Riley Lucia Magnolia

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Kat

Girl #18,637 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #18,637
Total SSA Count: 7

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Kat Rank #18,637

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #18637 for Kat.

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

Kat ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kat more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kat at #18637 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kat mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Kat boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kat is primarily a girl name.

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