Amalia vs Astrid

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

All Clear

Astrid

Girl #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
818
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Assi, Asta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Astrid Rank #383

Astrid is more popular, ranked #383 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

Astrid ___

  • Astrid Elise
  • Astrid Ingrid
  • Astrid Solveig
  • Astrid Freya
  • Astrid Maja
  • Astrid Birgit

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amalia

Sebastian Matteo Clara Isadora Felix

If you choose Astrid

Ingrid Freya Sigrid Magnus Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Astrid more popular?

Astrid is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Amalia at #551 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Astrid mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amalia and Astrid boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Astrid is primarily a girl name.

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