Abygail vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abygail

Girl #6,665 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,665
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aby, Abby, Gail

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abygail Rank #6,665
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6665 for Abygail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abygail ___

  • Abygail Rose
  • Abygail Grace
  • Abygail Anne
  • Abygail Marie
  • Abygail Jane
  • Abygail Claire

Amelia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abygail

Hannah Naomi Samuel Elijah Ruth

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abygail or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Abygail at #6665 in the United States.

What do Abygail and Amelia mean?

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

Are Abygail and Amelia boy or girl names?

Abygail is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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