Amelia vs Bertha

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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Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

Cultural Roots

German English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,800
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berta, Bertie, Bert

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Bertha Rank #4,800

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4800 for Bertha.

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

Bertha ___

  • Bertha Mae
  • Bertha June
  • Bertha Rose
  • Bertha Louise
  • Bertha Anne
  • Bertha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Bertha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Bertha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin).

Are Amelia and Bertha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Bertha is primarily a girl name.

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