Alis vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alis

Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alis Rank #5,260
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5260 for Alis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alis ___

  • Alis Mae
  • Alis Jane
  • Alis Grace
  • Alis Louise
  • Alis Vivienne

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 Alis

Bethan Rhiannon Ffion Cai Owain

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alis or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alis and Amelia mean?

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

Are Alis and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alis is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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