Amelia vs Lakai

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

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Lakai

Boy #3,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,289
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lak

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lakai Rank #3,289

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3289 for Lakai.

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

Lakai ___

  • Lakai Kai
  • Lakai James
  • Lakai Cole
  • Lakai Reef
  • Lakai Blue
  • Lakai Ocean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lakai

Kalani Maia Keanu Nalani Hanalei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lakai more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lakai at #3289 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lakai mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lakai means "sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Lakai boy or girl names?

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

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