Amelia vs Amos

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amos Rank #699

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #699 for Amos.

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

Amos ___

  • Amos James
  • Amos Lee
  • Amos John
  • Amos David
  • Amos Cole
  • Amos Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amos

Elijah Ezra Naomi Ruth Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amos more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amos mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Amos boy or girl names?

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

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