Amelia vs Khaliyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khaliyah

Girl #3,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free, clear, pure, unencumbered"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Islamic Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khali, Lia, Kali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Khaliyah Rank #3,151

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3151 for Khaliyah.

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

Khaliyah ___

  • Khaliyah Rose
  • Khaliyah Simone
  • Khaliyah Renee
  • Khaliyah Faith
  • Khaliyah Jade
  • Khaliyah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Khaliyah

Zara Aaliya Amara Nadia Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Khaliyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Khaliyah at #3151 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Khaliyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Khaliyah means "free, clear, pure, unencumbered" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Khaliyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Khaliyah is primarily a girl name.

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