Adelle vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelle

Girl #4,113 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,113
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Del, Della

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Adelle Rank #4,113
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4113 for Adelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelle ___

  • Adelle Rose
  • Adelle Marie
  • Adelle Claire
  • Adelle Grace
  • Adelle Louise
  • Adelle Renée

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 Adelle

Estelle Celine Colette Isabelle Claude

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelle or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Adelle at #4113 in the United States.

What do Adelle and Amelia mean?

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

Are Adelle and Amelia boy or girl names?

Adelle is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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