Amelia vs Anthem

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

Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,172
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ant

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anthem Rank #6,172

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6172 for Anthem.

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

Anthem ___

  • Anthem James
  • Anthem Cole
  • Anthem Reed
  • Anthem West
  • Anthem Lee
  • Anthem Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anthem

Legend Story Phoenix Nova Harbor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anthem more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anthem mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Anthem boy or girl names?

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

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