Alba vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Alba Rank #1,173
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

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 Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Amelia mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alba and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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