Amelia vs Kenneth

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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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kenneth Rank #284

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #284 for Kenneth.

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

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kenneth more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kenneth mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Amelia and Kenneth boy or girl names?

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

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