Amelia vs Anna

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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Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anna Rank #94

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #94 for Anna.

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

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anna at #94 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin).

Are Amelia and Anna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anna is primarily a girl name.

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