Amelia vs Arrow

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

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arrow Rank #1,674

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1674 for Arrow.

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

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arrow more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arrow mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Arrow boy or girl names?

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

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