Amelia vs Killian

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

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Killian Rank #370

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #370 for Killian.

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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Killian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Killian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Killian boy or girl names?

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

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