Amelia vs Arlington

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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Arlington

Boy #4,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,649
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Arley, Arly

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arlington Rank #4,649

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4649 for Arlington.

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

Arlington ___

  • Arlington James
  • Arlington Scott
  • Arlington Cole
  • Arlington Hayes
  • Arlington Reid
  • Arlington Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arlington

Hamilton Lincoln Wellington Hadley Remington

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arlington more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arlington at #4649 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arlington mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Arlington boy or girl names?

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

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