Ameliah vs Kateri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ameliah

Girl #4,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,089
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mia, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kateri

Girl #3,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Mohawk

Cultural Roots

Native American Mohawk Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Kati

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ameliah Rank #4,089
Kateri Rank #3,971

Kateri is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4089 for Ameliah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ameliah ___

  • Ameliah Rose
  • Ameliah Grace
  • Ameliah Jane
  • Ameliah Kate
  • Ameliah Claire
  • Ameliah Faith

Kateri ___

  • Kateri Rose
  • Kateri Dawn
  • Kateri Marie
  • Kateri Lynn
  • Kateri Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ameliah

Sophia Isabella Charlotte Oliver Henry

If you choose Kateri

Aiyana Kaya Dakota Cheyenne Takoda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameliah or Kateri more popular?

Kateri is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Ameliah at #4089 in the United States.

What do Ameliah and Kateri mean?

Ameliah means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Kateri means "pure" (Greek via Mohawk origin).

Are Ameliah and Kateri boy or girl names?

Ameliah is primarily a girl name. Kateri is primarily a girl name.

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