Alison vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alison Rank #465
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #465 for Alison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alison ___

  • Alison Grace
  • Alison Marie
  • Alison Jane
  • Alison Rose
  • Alison Kate
  • Alison Claire

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 Alison

Emily Lauren Claire Megan Dylan

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alison or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alison at #465 in the United States.

What do Alison and Amelia mean?

Alison means "noble type" (Old High German origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alison and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alison is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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