Amelia vs Kenji

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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Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kenji Rank #853

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #853 for Kenji.

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

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kenji more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kenji mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Amelia and Kenji boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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