Amelia vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#867
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kel

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kelly Rank #867

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #867 for Kelly.

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

Kelly ___

  • Kelly Anne
  • Kelly Marie
  • Kelly Lynn
  • Kelly Jo
  • Kelly Jean
  • Kelly Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kelly

Casey Shannon Ryan Brendan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kelly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kelly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kelly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kelly is primarily a girl name.

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