Amelia vs Aris

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

Aris

Boy #1,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Latin American Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,514
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Aris Rank #1,514

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1514 for Aris.

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

Aris ___

  • Aris Sebastian
  • Aris James
  • Aris Alexander
  • Aris Nikolai
  • Aris Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Aris

Thea Apollo Demi Leonidas Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Aris more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aris at #1514 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Aris mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Aris means "shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Aris boy or girl names?

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

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