Abilene vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Abilene Rank #1,943
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1943 for Abilene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abilene ___

  • Abilene Jane
  • Abilene Rose
  • Abilene Mae
  • Abilene Grace
  • Abilene Faith
  • Abilene Claire

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 Abilene

Ezra Naomi Clementine Silas Magnolia

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abilene or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Abilene at #1943 in the United States.

What do Abilene and Amelia mean?

Abilene means "grassy meadow, land of meadows" (Aramaic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Abilene and Amelia boy or girl names?

Abilene is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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