Amelia vs Katia

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

Katia

Girl #1,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,853
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Katia Rank #1,853

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1853 for Katia.

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

Katia ___

  • Katia Marie
  • Katia Rose
  • Katia Elena
  • Katia Sophia
  • Katia Isabelle
  • Katia Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Katia

Natasha Misha Sasha Vera Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Katia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Katia at #1853 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Katia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Katia means "pure" (Greek via Russian origin).

Are Amelia and Katia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Katia is primarily a girl name.

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