Amelia vs Kiani

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

Kiani

Girl #4,423 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the kings, royal dynasty"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Swahili Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,423
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kia, Ani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kiani Rank #4,423

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4423 for Kiani.

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

Kiani ___

  • Kiani Rose
  • Kiani Marie
  • Kiani Grace
  • Kiani Jade
  • Kiani Noelle
  • Kiani Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kiani

Zuri Amara Kofi Nia Jalen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kiani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kiani at #4423 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kiani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kiani means "of the kings, royal dynasty" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Kiani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kiani is primarily a girl name.

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