Amelia vs Kateri

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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Kateri

Girl #3,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Mohawk

Cultural Roots

Native American Mohawk Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Kati

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kateri Rank #3,971

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3971 for Kateri.

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

Kateri ___

  • Kateri Rose
  • Kateri Dawn
  • Kateri Marie
  • Kateri Lynn
  • Kateri Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kateri

Aiyana Kaya Dakota Cheyenne Takoda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kateri more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kateri at #3971 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kateri mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kateri means "pure" (Greek via Mohawk origin).

Are Amelia and Kateri boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kateri is primarily a girl name.

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