Amelia vs Ameris

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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Ameris

Boy #5,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of America, American"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,277
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer, Riss

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ameris Rank #5,277

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5277 for Ameris.

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

Ameris ___

  • Ameris James
  • Ameris Cole
  • Ameris Lee
  • Ameris Grant
  • Ameris Wayne
  • Ameris Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ameris

Aria Emerson Amara River Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ameris more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ameris at #5277 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ameris mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ameris means "of America, American" (Modern American origin).

Are Amelia and Ameris boy or girl names?

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

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