Ailsa vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailsa

Girl #68,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)"

Origin: Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Norse English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,514
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ails

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

Ailsa Rank #68,514
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #68514 for Ailsa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailsa ___

  • Ailsa Rose
  • Ailsa Jean
  • Ailsa Fern
  • Ailsa Brae
  • Ailsa Kate

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 Ailsa

Isla Fiona Catriona Hamish Ewan

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailsa or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ailsa at #68514 in the United States.

What do Ailsa and Amelia mean?

Ailsa means "island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)" (Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Ailsa and Amelia boy or girl names?

Ailsa is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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