Amelia vs Keira

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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Keira

Girl #609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Keira Rank #609

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #609 for Keira.

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

Keira ___

  • Keira Rose
  • Keira Elizabeth
  • Keira Anne
  • Keira Grace
  • Keira Louise
  • Keira Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Keira

Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan Cillian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Keira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Keira at #609 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Keira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Keira means "dark one, black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Keira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Keira is primarily a girl name.

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