Amelia vs Kiyan

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

Kiyan

Boy #1,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Persian Kay dynasty

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,385
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kiyan Rank #1,385

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1385 for Kiyan.

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

Kiyan ___

  • Kiyan Ali
  • Kiyan Reza
  • Kiyan Ahmad
  • Kiyan James
  • Kiyan Darius
  • Kiyan Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kiyan

Dara Arya Cyrus Yasmin Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kiyan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kiyan at #1385 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kiyan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin).

Are Amelia and Kiyan boy or girl names?

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

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