Amelia vs Kathleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Kat

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kathleen Rank #1,110

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

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

Kathleen ___

  • Kathleen Anne
  • Kathleen Marie
  • Kathleen Grace
  • Kathleen Rose
  • Kathleen Margaret
  • Kathleen Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kathleen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kathleen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.

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