Adeline vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adeline

Girl #58 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
3,723
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Addy, 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

Adeline Rank #58
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #58 for Adeline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adeline ___

  • Adeline Rose
  • Adeline Grace
  • Adeline Louise
  • Adeline Claire
  • Adeline Anne
  • Adeline Marie

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 Adeline

Theodore Sebastian Eloise Arabella Edmund

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adeline or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Adeline at #58 in the United States.

What do Adeline and Amelia mean?

Adeline means "noble, nobility, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Adeline and Amelia boy or girl names?

Adeline is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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