Amelia vs Khalilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalilah

Girl #5,266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dear friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,266
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kali, Leelah, Lila

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Khalilah Rank #5,266

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5266 for Khalilah.

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

Khalilah ___

  • Khalilah Amina
  • Khalilah Naomi
  • Khalilah Grace
  • Khalilah Marie
  • Khalilah Jasmine
  • Khalilah Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Khalilah

Karim Tariq Layla Amara Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Khalilah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Khalilah at #5266 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Khalilah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Khalilah means "dear friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Khalilah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Khalilah is primarily a girl name.

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