Amelia vs Astrid

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

Astrid

Girl #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
818
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Assi, Asta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Astrid Rank #383

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #383 for Astrid.

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

Astrid ___

  • Astrid Elise
  • Astrid Ingrid
  • Astrid Solveig
  • Astrid Freya
  • Astrid Maja
  • Astrid Birgit

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Astrid

Ingrid Freya Sigrid Magnus Erik

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Astrid more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Astrid at #383 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Astrid mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Astrid boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Astrid is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons