Alicia vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alicia

Girl #436 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish English Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#436
Total SSA Count
708
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Ally, Licia

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

Alicia Rank #436
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #436 for Alicia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alicia ___

  • Alicia Rose
  • Alicia Marie
  • Alicia Grace
  • Alicia Jane
  • Alicia Mae
  • Alicia Renee

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 Alicia

Sophia Isabella Marco Julian Bianca

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alicia or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alicia at #436 in the United States.

What do Alicia and Amelia mean?

Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alicia and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alicia is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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