Aisling vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Aisling Rank #4,617
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4617 for Aisling.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisling ___

  • Aisling Niamh
  • Aisling Caoimhe
  • Aisling Siobhan
  • Aisling Marie
  • Aisling Grace
  • Aisling Rose

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 Aisling

Saoirse Niamh Caoimhe Fionn Cian

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisling or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aisling at #4617 in the United States.

What do Aisling and Amelia mean?

Aisling means "dream, vision" (Irish Gaelic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Aisling and Amelia boy or girl names?

Aisling is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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