Alyssa vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

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

Alyssa Rank #399
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #399 for Alyssa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Amelia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alyssa at #399 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Amelia mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alyssa and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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