Alister 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

Alister Rank #1,650
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1650 for Alister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alister ___

  • Alister James
  • Alister Hugh
  • Alister John
  • Alister Robert
  • Alister Fraser
  • Alister Grant

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 Alister

Callum Hamish Isla Fiona Duncan

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alister or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Amelia mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alister and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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