Amelia vs Kim

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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Kim

Girl #4,816 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Korean Vietnamese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kimmy, Kimmie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kim Rank #4,816

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4816 for Kim.

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

Kim ___

  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Anne
  • Kim Lee
  • Kim Jade
  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kim more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kim at #4816 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kim mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Kim boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kim is primarily a girl name.

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