Amelia vs Kilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kilian

Boy #1,052 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,052
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kili, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kilian Rank #1,052

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1052 for Kilian.

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

Kilian ___

  • Kilian James
  • Kilian Patrick
  • Kilian Sean
  • Kilian Finn
  • Kilian John
  • Kilian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kilian

Declan Niall Fionn Ronan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kilian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kilian at #1052 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kilian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kilian means "little church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kilian boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kilian is primarily a boy name.

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