Amelia vs Anastasia

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
Anastasia Rank #166

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #166 for Anastasia.

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

Anastasia ___

  • Anastasia Rose
  • Anastasia Marie
  • Anastasia Grace
  • Anastasia Claire
  • Anastasia Sophia
  • Anastasia Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anastasia

Sebastian Nikolai Katerina Ivan Alexandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anastasia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anastasia at #166 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anastasia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anastasia means "resurrection" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Anastasia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anastasia is primarily a girl name.

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