Amelia vs An

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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An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
An Rank #4,327

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4327 for An.

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

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or An more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do Amelia and An mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin).

Are Amelia and An boy or girl names?

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

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