Amelia vs Keila

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

Keila

Girl #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citadel, fortress"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish/Hebrew American Spanish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kei

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Keila Rank #1,559

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1559 for Keila.

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

Keila ___

  • Keila Rose
  • Keila Grace
  • Keila Marie
  • Keila Renee
  • Keila Dawn
  • Keila Luz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Keila

Naomi Miriam Abigail Eliana Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Keila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Keila at #1559 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Keila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Keila means "citadel, fortress" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Keila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Keila is primarily a girl name.

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