Amelia vs Arabella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arabella Rank #206

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #206 for Arabella.

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

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arabella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arabella mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Arabella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Arabella is primarily a girl name.

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