Amelia vs Keiko

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

Keiko

Girl #5,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful child"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,574
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Keiko Rank #5,574

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5574 for Keiko.

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

Keiko ___

  • Keiko Marie
  • Keiko Lynn
  • Keiko Rose
  • Keiko Ann
  • Keiko Grace
  • Keiko Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Keiko

Hana Yuki Sakura Riku Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Keiko more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Keiko at #5574 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Keiko mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Keiko means "joyful child" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Keiko boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Keiko is primarily a girl name.

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