Amelia vs Aurora

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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Aurora

Girl #16 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
6,917
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rory, Rori, Aura

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Aurora Rank #16

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #16 for Aurora.

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

Aurora ___

  • Aurora Rose
  • Aurora Jane
  • Aurora Grace
  • Aurora Claire
  • Aurora Faye
  • Aurora Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Aurora

Atlas Luna Orion Celeste Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Aurora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aurora at #16 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Aurora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Aurora means "dawn" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Aurora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Aurora is primarily a girl name.

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