Amelia vs Kennedy

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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Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kennedy Rank #89

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #89 for Kennedy.

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

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kennedy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kennedy at #89 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kennedy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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