Amelia vs Keary

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

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Keary

Boy #20,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dark one; descendant of Ciar"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,729
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kear, Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Keary Rank #20,729

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #20729 for Keary.

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

Keary ___

  • Keary Patrick
  • Keary James
  • Keary Finn
  • Keary Sean
  • Keary Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Keary

Aoife Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Keary more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Keary at #20729 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Keary mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Keary means "Dark one; descendant of Ciar" (Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin).

Are Amelia and Keary boy or girl names?

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

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