Amelia vs Austen

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Austen Rank #1,986

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1986 for Austen.

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

Austen ___

  • Austen James
  • Austen Clark
  • Austen Reed
  • Austen Henry
  • Austen Thomas
  • Austen Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Austen

Emerson Bronte Tennyson Harper Elliot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Austen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Austen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Amelia and Austen boy or girl names?

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

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