Adelaide 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

Adelaide Rank #271
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #271 for Adelaide.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelaide ___

  • Adelaide Rose
  • Adelaide Grace
  • Adelaide Louise
  • Adelaide Marie
  • Adelaide Jane
  • Adelaide 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 Adelaide

Beatrice Josephine Edmund Frederick Eleanor

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelaide or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Adelaide at #271 in the United States.

What do Adelaide and Amelia mean?

Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Adelaide and Amelia boy or girl names?

Adelaide is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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