Amelia vs Kelani

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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Kelani

Girl #1,361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the sky, the heavens"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,361
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Keli

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kelani Rank #1,361

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1361 for Kelani.

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

Kelani ___

  • Kelani Rose
  • Kelani Grace
  • Kelani Jade
  • Kelani Skye
  • Kelani Rae
  • Kelani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kelani

Kai Leilani Koa Moana Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kelani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kelani at #1361 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kelani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kelani means "the sky, the heavens" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Kelani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kelani is primarily a girl name.

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