Allison vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Amelia mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Allison and Amelia boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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