Alessa 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
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Popularity Comparison

Alessa Rank #1,683
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1683 for Alessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessa ___

  • Alessa Rose
  • Alessa Grace
  • Alessa Marie
  • Alessa Lucia
  • Alessa Valentina
  • Alessa Elena

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 Alessa

Isabella Giulia Matteo Marco Chiara

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessa or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alessa at #1683 in the United States.

What do Alessa and Amelia mean?

Alessa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alessa and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alessa is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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