Amelia vs Kathy

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
Kathy Rank #2,694

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2694 for Kathy.

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

Kathy ___

  • Kathy Ann
  • Kathy Marie
  • Kathy Lynn
  • Kathy Jo
  • Kathy Lee
  • Kathy Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kathy

Debbie Sandy Linda Bobby Tommy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kathy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kathy at #2694 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kathy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Kathy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kathy is primarily a girl name.

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