Afton vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Girl #3,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Afton River"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,694
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Affy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Afton Rank #3,694
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3694 for Afton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Afton ___

  • Afton Rose
  • Afton Grace
  • Afton Mae
  • Afton Lee
  • Afton Jane
  • Afton Claire

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afton or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Afton at #3694 in the United States.

What do Afton and Amelia mean?

Afton means "from the Afton River" (Scottish origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Afton and Amelia boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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