Amelia vs Amer

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

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Amer

Boy #4,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Bosnian Pakistani Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,915
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amer Rank #4,915

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4915 for Amer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

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

Amer ___

  • Amer Hassan
  • Amer Khalid
  • Amer Reza
  • Amer Yusuf
  • Amer Ibrahim
  • Amer Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amer

Amir Tariq Yasmin Layla Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amer more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amer at #4915 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amer mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin).

Are Amelia and Amer boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amer is primarily a boy name.

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