Amelia vs Kylah

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

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Kylah

Girl #1,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Australian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,257
Total SSA Count
185
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Kye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kylah Rank #1,257

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1257 for Kylah.

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

Kylah ___

  • Kylah Rose
  • Kylah Grace
  • Kylah Mae
  • Kylah Dawn
  • Kylah Jade
  • Kylah Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kylah

Brayden Caden Peyton Skylar Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kylah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kylah at #1257 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kylah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kylah means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kylah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kylah is primarily a girl name.

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