Amelia vs Kellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellie

Girl #7,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright-headed"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,290
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Kel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kellie Rank #7,290

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #7290 for Kellie.

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

Kellie ___

  • Kellie Ann
  • Kellie Marie
  • Kellie Jo
  • Kellie Grace
  • Kellie Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kellie

Brianna Shannon Caitlin Connor Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kellie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kellie at #7290 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kellie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kellie means "bright-headed" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Kellie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kellie is primarily a girl name.

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