Alyx vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyx

Girl #7,997 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,997
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aly, Alyx

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alyx Rank #7,997
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #7997 for Alyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyx ___

  • Alyx Jade
  • Alyx Rae
  • Alyx Morgan
  • Alyx Skye
  • Alyx Drew

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 Alyx

Zoe Kai Remy Quinn

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyx or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alyx at #7997 in the United States.

What do Alyx and Amelia mean?

Alyx means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alyx and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alyx is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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