Amelia vs Kiah

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kiah

Girl #2,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength (short form of Hezekiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African-American Australian Aboriginal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,936
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kiah Rank #2,936

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2936 for Kiah.

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

Kiah ___

  • Kiah Rose
  • Kiah Grace
  • Kiah Mae
  • Kiah Jane
  • Kiah Elise
  • Kiah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kiah

Zion Amara Elijah Nadia Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kiah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kiah at #2936 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kiah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kiah means "God is my strength (short form of Hezekiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Kiah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kiah is primarily a girl name.

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