Amalia vs Isabela

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

Isabela

Girl #644 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (Elisheba)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#644
Total SSA Count
456
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Isa, Bela, Bella

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Isabela Rank #644

Amalia is more popular, ranked #551 vs #644 for Isabela.

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

Isabela ___

  • Isabela Sofia
  • Isabela Marie
  • Isabela Grace
  • Isabela Luna
  • Isabela Valentina
  • Isabela Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amalia

Sebastian Matteo Clara Isadora Felix

If you choose Isabela

Mateo Sofia Gabriel Valentina Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Isabela more popular?

Amalia is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Isabela at #644 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Isabela mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Isabela means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (Elisheba) origin).

Are Amalia and Isabela boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Isabela is primarily a girl name.

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