Amelia vs Kayleigh

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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Kayleigh

Girl #732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, slim and fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kayle, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kayleigh Rank #732

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #732 for Kayleigh.

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

Kayleigh ___

  • Kayleigh Anne
  • Kayleigh Marie
  • Kayleigh Grace
  • Kayleigh Rose
  • Kayleigh Dawn
  • Kayleigh Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kayleigh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kayleigh at #732 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kayleigh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kayleigh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kayleigh is primarily a girl name.

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