Amelia vs Kena

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

Kena

Girl #6,373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African Hawaiian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,373
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kena Rank #6,373

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6373 for Kena.

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

Kena ___

  • Kena Grace
  • Kena Mae
  • Kena Rose
  • Kena Joy
  • Kena Leigh
  • Kena Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kena

Noa Levi Mira Eli Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kena at #6373 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kena means "beautiful one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Kena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kena is primarily a girl name.

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