Amelia vs Kennedi

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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Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kennedi Rank #685

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #685 for Kennedi.

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

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kennedi more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kennedi mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kennedi boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kennedi is primarily a girl name.

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