Abby vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abby

Girl #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ab, Abs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #626 for Abby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abby ___

  • Abby Grace
  • Abby Rose
  • Abby Claire
  • Abby Marie
  • Abby Kate

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 Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Abby at #626 in the United States.

What do Abby and Amelia mean?

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

Are Abby and Amelia boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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