Amelia vs Aoife

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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Aoife

Girl #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aoifs, Eefa

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Aoife Rank #2,238

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2238 for Aoife.

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

Aoife ___

  • Aoife Niamh
  • Aoife Rose
  • Aoife Claire
  • Aoife Grace
  • Aoife Brigid
  • Aoife Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Aoife

Ciarán Saoirse Fionn Niamh Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Aoife more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aoife at #2238 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Aoife mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Aoife means "pleasant, agreeable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Aoife boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Aoife is primarily a girl name.

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