Ada vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Turkish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#193
Total SSA Count
1,563
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ada Rank #193
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #193 for Ada.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ada ___

  • Ada Rose
  • Ada Louise
  • Ada Grace
  • Ada Jane
  • Ada Pearl
  • Ada 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 Ada

Iris Violet Hazel Felix Oscar

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ada or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ada at #193 in the United States.

What do Ada and Amelia mean?

Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Ada and Amelia boy or girl names?

Ada is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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