Alethea 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

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Popularity Comparison

Alethea Rank #2,655
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2655 for Alethea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alethea ___

  • Alethea Rose
  • Alethea Jane
  • Alethea Grace
  • Alethea Mae
  • Alethea Claire
  • Alethea Louise

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 Alethea

Calliope Phoebe Theron Evander Clio

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alethea or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alethea at #2655 in the United States.

What do Alethea and Amelia mean?

Alethea means "truth" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alethea and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alethea is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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