Abella vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abella

Girl #5,655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor (from Abel)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian French Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,655
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bella, Abby, Ella

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Abella Rank #5,655
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5655 for Abella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abella ___

  • Abella Rose
  • Abella Marie
  • Abella Grace
  • Abella Joy
  • Abella Claire
  • Abella Louise

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 Abella

Stella Sienna Marco Luca Elena

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abella or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Abella at #5655 in the United States.

What do Abella and Amelia mean?

Abella means "breath, vapor (from Abel)" (Hebrew origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Abella and Amelia boy or girl names?

Abella is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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