Abigael vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigael

Girl #3,918 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,918
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gael

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigael Rank #3,918
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3918 for Abigael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigael ___

  • Abigael Grace
  • Abigael Rose
  • Abigael Lynn
  • Abigael Marie
  • Abigael Elizabeth

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 Abigael

Hannah Naomi Miriam Elijah Samuel

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigael or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Abigael at #3918 in the United States.

What do Abigael and Amelia mean?

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

Are Abigael and Amelia boy or girl names?

Abigael is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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