Amalia vs Olivia

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

Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amalia

Sebastian Matteo Clara Isadora Felix

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amalia at #551 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Olivia mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Amalia and Olivia boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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