Agatha vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agatha

Girl #1,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"good, honorable, noble"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Polish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,621
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aggie, Agga, Thea

Playground Safety Score

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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

Agatha Rank #1,621
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1621 for Agatha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agatha ___

  • Agatha Rose
  • Agatha Mary
  • Agatha Clare
  • Agatha Louise
  • Agatha Victoria
  • Agatha Jane

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 Agatha

Beatrice Harriet Josephine Edmund Percival

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agatha or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Agatha at #1621 in the United States.

What do Agatha and Amelia mean?

Agatha means "good, honorable, noble" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Agatha and Amelia boy or girl names?

Agatha is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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