Alejandro 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

Alejandro Rank #185
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alejandro ___

  • Alejandro Jose
  • Alejandro Luis
  • Alejandro Carlos
  • Alejandro Miguel
  • Alejandro Rafael
  • Alejandro Antonio

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 Alejandro

Isabella Sofia Mateo Santiago Valentina

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alejandro or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Amelia mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alejandro and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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