Amelia vs Kayce

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

Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Case

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kayce Rank #420

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #420 for Kayce.

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

Kayce ___

  • Kayce James
  • Kayce Lee
  • Kayce Grant
  • Kayce Dean
  • Kayce Cole
  • Kayce Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kayce more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kayce mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kayce boy or girl names?

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

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