Amelia vs Kolby

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
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Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kolby Rank #1,272

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1272 for Kolby.

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

Kolby ___

  • Kolby James
  • Kolby Ray
  • Kolby Dean
  • Kolby Lee
  • Kolby Wayne
  • Kolby Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kolby

Kollyns Kolsen Hadley Parker Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kolby more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kolby mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Kolby boy or girl names?

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

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