Amelia vs Katrina

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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Katrina

Girl #1,642 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek katharos via Latin Katharina

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,642
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katy, Trina

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Katrina Rank #1,642

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1642 for Katrina.

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

Katrina ___

  • Katrina Marie
  • Katrina Louise
  • Katrina Elizabeth
  • Katrina Grace
  • Katrina Ann
  • Katrina Helene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Katrina

Ingrid Hans Mikhail Anastasia Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Katrina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Katrina at #1642 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Katrina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Katrina means "pure" (Greek katharos via Latin Katharina origin).

Are Amelia and Katrina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Katrina is primarily a girl name.

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