Alexey vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexey

Boy #5,082 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,082
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Alyosha, Lyosha

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Alexey Rank #5,082
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5082 for Alexey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexey ___

  • Alexey Ivan
  • Alexey Nikolai
  • Alexey James
  • Alexey Michael
  • Alexey Thomas
  • Alexey William

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 Alexey

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Natasha Katya

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexey or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alexey at #5082 in the United States.

What do Alexey and Amelia mean?

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

Are Alexey and Amelia boy or girl names?

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

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