Amelia vs Katya

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

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Katya

Girl #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,781
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katja

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Katya Rank #2,781

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2781 for Katya.

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

Katya ___

  • Katya Rose
  • Katya Elise
  • Katya Nadia
  • Katya Marina
  • Katya Vera
  • Katya Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Katya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Katya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Katya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Katya is primarily a girl name.

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