Amelia vs Annika

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
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Annika

Girl #962 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish Finnish German Dutch Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#962
Total SSA Count
271
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ann, Annie, Anni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Annika Rank #962

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #962 for Annika.

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

Annika ___

  • Annika Rose
  • Annika Marie
  • Annika Elise
  • Annika Sofia
  • Annika Britta
  • Annika Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Annika

Erik Maja Soren Ingrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Annika more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Annika at #962 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Annika mean?

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

Are Amelia and Annika boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Annika is primarily a girl name.

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