Amelia vs Kendal

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kendal Rank #3,579

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3579 for Kendal.

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

Kendal ___

  • Kendal Grace
  • Kendal Marie
  • Kendal Rose
  • Kendal Ann
  • Kendal Lee
  • Kendal Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kendal

Parker Reagan Hayden Morgan Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kendal more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kendal at #3579 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kendal mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English place name origin).

Are Amelia and Kendal boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kendal is primarily a girl name.

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