Amelia vs Kiya

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

Kiya

Girl #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatly beloved"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

African-American Egyptian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kiya Rank #2,981

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2981 for Kiya.

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

Kiya ___

  • Kiya Marie
  • Kiya Renee
  • Kiya Simone
  • Kiya Lynn
  • Kiya Nicole
  • Kiya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kiya

Mila Zara Nadia Lena Isa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kiya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kiya at #2981 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kiya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kiya means "greatly beloved" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Amelia and Kiya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kiya is primarily a girl name.

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