Amelia vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Quay Rank #16,372

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #16372 for Quay.

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

Quay ___

  • Quay James
  • Quay Alexander
  • Quay Michael
  • Quay Jordan
  • Quay Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Quay

Reef Bay River Shore Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Quay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Quay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Amelia and Quay boy or girl names?

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

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