Amalie vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amalie

Girl #3,944 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic (amal)

Cultural Roots

German Danish Norwegian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,944
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Malie, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amalie Rank #3,944
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3944 for Amalie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amalie ___

  • Amalie Rose
  • Amalie Grace
  • Amalie Louise
  • Amalie Charlotte
  • Amalie Sofie

Amelia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amalie

Frederik Lukas Sofie Clara Emma

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalie or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amalie at #3944 in the United States.

What do Amalie and Amelia mean?

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

Are Amalie and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amalie is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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