Amelia vs Kiera

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

Kiera

Girl #982 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
264
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kiera Rank #982

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #982 for Kiera.

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

Kiera ___

  • Kiera Rose
  • Kiera Grace
  • Kiera Jane
  • Kiera Marie
  • Kiera Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kiera

Declan Fiona Liam Aoife Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kiera more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kiera at #982 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kiera mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kiera means "little dark one, dark-complexioned" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kiera boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kiera is primarily a girl name.

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