Amelia vs Kayan

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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Kayan

Boy #3,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universe, cosmos"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Zoroastrian Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,060
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kayan Rank #3,060

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3060 for Kayan.

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

Kayan ___

  • Kayan Reza
  • Kayan Ali
  • Kayan Dara
  • Kayan Cyrus
  • Kayan Arash
  • Kayan Jamshid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kayan

Arya Darius Roxana Cyrus Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kayan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kayan at #3060 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kayan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kayan means "universe, cosmos" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Kayan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kayan is primarily a boy name.

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