Amelia vs Kerrigan

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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Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4057 for Kerrigan.

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

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kerrigan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kerrigan at #4057 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kerrigan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kerrigan is primarily a girl name.

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