Alisa vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisa

Girl #1,445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Finnish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,445
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Alya, Lisa

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alisa Rank #1,445
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1445 for Alisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisa ___

  • Alisa Marie
  • Alisa Rose
  • Alisa Grace
  • Alisa Ann
  • Alisa Lynn
  • Alisa Jade

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 Alisa

Natasha Katya Misha Sasha Vera

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisa or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alisa at #1445 in the United States.

What do Alisa and Amelia mean?

Alisa means "noble kind" (Old High German origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alisa and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alisa is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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