Amelia vs Aria

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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Aria

Girl #26 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian English Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26
Total SSA Count
5,935
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Aria Rank #26

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #26 for Aria.

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

Aria ___

  • Aria Grace
  • Aria Rose
  • Aria Mae
  • Aria Jane
  • Aria Claire
  • Aria Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Aria

Luca Leo Olivia Isla Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Aria more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aria at #26 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Aria mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin).

Are Amelia and Aria boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Aria is primarily a girl name.

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