Amelia vs Apollonia

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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Apollonia

Girl #6,338 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"Of Apollo; belonging to Apollo"

Origin: Ancient Greek — feminine form of Apollonios

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish Polish German Sicilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,338
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Polly, Nia, Polo

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Apollonia Rank #6,338

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6338 for Apollonia.

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

Apollonia ___

  • Apollonia Grace
  • Apollonia Celeste
  • Apollonia Vivienne
  • Apollonia Rose
  • Apollonia Marina
  • Apollonia Serena

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Apollonia

Callista Cressida Leontine Thaddeus Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Apollonia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Apollonia at #6338 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Apollonia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Apollonia means "Of Apollo; belonging to Apollo" (Ancient Greek — feminine form of Apollonios origin).

Are Amelia and Apollonia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Apollonia is primarily a girl name.

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