Alise vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alise

Girl #5,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English Latvian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,752
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lisie

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

Alise Rank #5,752
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5752 for Alise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alise ___

  • Alise Marie
  • Alise Claire
  • Alise June
  • Alise Rose
  • Alise Pearl
  • Alise Wren

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 Alise

Elise Cecile Henri Jules Vivienne

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alise or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alise at #5752 in the United States.

What do Alise and Amelia mean?

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

Are Alise and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alise is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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