Amelia vs Kenna

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

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Kenna

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#724
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kenna Rank #724

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #724 for Kenna.

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

Kenna ___

  • Kenna Rose
  • Kenna Grace
  • Kenna Marie
  • Kenna Jo
  • Kenna Leigh
  • Kenna Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kenna

Declan Finn Rory Isla Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kenna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kenna at #724 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kenna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kenna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kenna is primarily a girl name.

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