Adam vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #100 for Adam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

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 Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Amelia mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Amelia boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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