Amelia vs Keagan

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

Keagan

Boy #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fiery one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keag, Keg

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Keagan Rank #1,617

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1617 for Keagan.

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

Keagan ___

  • Keagan James
  • Keagan Michael
  • Keagan Patrick
  • Keagan Ryan
  • Keagan Sean
  • Keagan Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Keagan

Teagan Aidan Riley Cormac Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Keagan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Keagan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Keagan boy or girl names?

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

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