Amelia vs Keiran

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

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Keiran

Boy #5,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, little dark one"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,092
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Keri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Keiran Rank #5,092

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5092 for Keiran.

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

Keiran ___

  • Keiran James
  • Keiran Patrick
  • Keiran Thomas
  • Keiran Michael
  • Keiran Liam
  • Keiran Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Keiran

Declan Fiona Niamh Ronan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Keiran more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Keiran at #5092 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Keiran mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Keiran means "dark one, little dark one" (Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Keiran boy or girl names?

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

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