Amelia vs Kory

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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Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kory Rank #2,981

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

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

Kory ___

  • Kory James
  • Kory Lee
  • Kory Allen
  • Kory Michael
  • Kory Alan
  • Kory Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kory more popular?

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

What do Amelia and Kory mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kory boy or girl names?

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

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