Amelia vs Ashby

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

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Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ashby Rank #5,889

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5889 for Ashby.

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

Ashby ___

  • Ashby James
  • Ashby Cole
  • Ashby River
  • Ashby Reid
  • Ashby Lane
  • Ashby Colt

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ashby

Darby Colby Wren Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ashby more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ashby mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Ashby boy or girl names?

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

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