Amalia vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amalia

Girl #551 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German Dutch Romanian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Malia, Mali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #551 for Amalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amalia ___

  • Amalia Rose
  • Amalia Grace
  • Amalia Sofia
  • Amalia Elena
  • Amalia Beatrice
  • Amalia Iris

Amelia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amalia at #551 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Amelia mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amalia and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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