Amelia vs Ash

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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Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ash Rank #1,152

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1152 for Ash.

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

Ash ___

  • Ash River
  • Ash James
  • Ash Oliver
  • Ash Everett
  • Ash Cole
  • Ash Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ash

Fox Wren Ivy Reed Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ash more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ash mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Ash boy or girl names?

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

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