Amaris vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaris

Girl #859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by God, given by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaris Rank #859
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #859 for Amaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaris ___

  • Amaris Grace
  • Amaris Rose
  • Amaris Joy
  • Amaris Faith
  • Amaris Nicole
  • Amaris Jade

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 Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaris or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amaris at #859 in the United States.

What do Amaris and Amelia mean?

Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amaris and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amaris is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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