Amelia vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kes Rank #9,146

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #9146 for Kes.

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

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kes more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kes mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Amelia and Kes boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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