Amelia vs Katharine

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
Katharine Rank #4,801

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4801 for Katharine.

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

Katharine ___

  • Katharine Rose
  • Katharine Anne
  • Katharine Jane
  • Katharine Grace
  • Katharine Elizabeth
  • Katharine Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Katharine

Eleanor Margaret William Henry Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Katharine more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Katharine at #4801 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Katharine mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Katharine means "pure, clean" (Greek 'katharos' origin).

Are Amelia and Katharine boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Katharine is primarily a girl name.

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