Eileen vs Amelie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #712 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"hardworking, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

French German Belgian English

15 High Risk

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Eileen Rank #592

Amelie Rank #712

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #712 for Amelie.

Is Eileen or Amelie more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Amelie at #712 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Amelie mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Amelie means "hardworking, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Eileen and Amelie boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Amelie is primarily a girl name.