Adela vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Adela Rank #1,096
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1096 for Adela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

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 Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Adela at #1096 in the United States.

What do Adela and Amelia mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Adela and Amelia boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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