Amaryllis vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amaryllis Rank #2,708
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2708 for Amaryllis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaryllis ___

  • Amaryllis Rose
  • Amaryllis Jane
  • Amaryllis Claire
  • Amaryllis Wren
  • Amaryllis Fern
  • Amaryllis Elise

Amelia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaryllis or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amaryllis at #2708 in the United States.

What do Amaryllis and Amelia mean?

Amaryllis means "sparkling, to flash or sparkle" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amaryllis and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amaryllis is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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