Amelia vs Athalia

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

Athalia

Girl #2,194 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"afflicted of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Hebrew Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,194
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thalia, Tali, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Athalia Rank #2,194

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2194 for Athalia.

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

Athalia ___

  • Athalia Grace
  • Athalia Rose
  • Athalia Marie
  • Athalia Joy
  • Athalia Hope
  • Athalia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Athalia

Miriam Esther Deborah Ezra Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Athalia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Athalia at #2194 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Athalia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Athalia means "afflicted of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Athalia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Athalia is primarily a girl name.

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