Amelia vs Kay

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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Kay

Girl #3,887 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek via Katherine

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,887
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kay Rank #3,887

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3887 for Kay.

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

Kay ___

  • Kay Louise
  • Kay Anne
  • Kay Marie
  • Kay Elizabeth
  • Kay Margaret
  • Kay Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kay

Lee Dale Jo Quinn Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kay at #3887 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kay means "pure, clean" (Greek via Katherine origin).

Are Amelia and Kay boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kay is primarily a girl name.

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