Amelia vs Kerry

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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Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kerry Rank #2,690

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2690 for Kerry.

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

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kerry more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kerry mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Kerry boy or girl names?

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

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