Amelia vs Kylin

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

Kylin

Boy #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious mythical creature"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Korean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Kye

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kylin Rank #1,509

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1509 for Kylin.

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

Kylin ___

  • Kylin James
  • Kylin Wei
  • Kylin Jin
  • Kylin Lee
  • Kylin Alexander
  • Kylin Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kylin

Kylian Linlin Mei Jing Long

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kylin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kylin at #1509 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kylin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kylin means "auspicious mythical creature" (Chinese origin).

Are Amelia and Kylin boy or girl names?

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

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