Abbigail vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbigail

Girl #3,980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy, father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,980
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbi, Gail

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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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Popularity Comparison

Abbigail Rank #3,980
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3980 for Abbigail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbigail ___

  • Abbigail Grace
  • Abbigail Rose
  • Abbigail Marie
  • Abbigail Lynn
  • Abbigail Faith
  • Abbigail Hope

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbigail

Hannah Emma Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbigail or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Abbigail at #3980 in the United States.

What do Abbigail and Amelia mean?

Abbigail means "my father is joy, father's joy" (Hebrew origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Abbigail and Amelia boy or girl names?

Abbigail is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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