Amelia vs Ames

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

Amelia Rank #3
Ames Rank #2,018

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2018 for Ames.

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

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ames more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ames mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Ames boy or girl names?

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

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