Amelia vs Katelynn

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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Katelynn

Girl #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos via Katherine

Cultural Roots

American English Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,288
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Lyn

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Katelynn Rank #2,288

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2288 for Katelynn.

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

Katelynn ___

  • Katelynn Marie
  • Katelynn Grace
  • Katelynn Ann
  • Katelynn Rose
  • Katelynn Jane
  • Katelynn Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Katelynn

Ashley Brittany Taylor Jordan Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Katelynn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Katelynn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Katelynn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Katelynn means "Pure, clear" (Greek katharos via Katherine origin).

Are Amelia and Katelynn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Katelynn is primarily a girl name.

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