Amalia vs Cecelia

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

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Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#568
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Cecelia Rank #568

Amalia is more popular, ranked #551 vs #568 for Cecelia.

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

Cecelia ___

  • Cecelia Rose
  • Cecelia Marie
  • Cecelia Jane
  • Cecelia Grace
  • Cecelia Violet
  • Cecelia Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amalia

Sebastian Matteo Clara Isadora Felix

If you choose Cecelia

Sebastian Vivienne Cornelius Beatrice Ignatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Cecelia more popular?

Amalia is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Cecelia mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin).

Are Amalia and Cecelia boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Cecelia is primarily a girl name.

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