Amelia vs Bethany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Bethany Rank #728

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #728 for Bethany.

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

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Bethany more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Bethany mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin).

Are Amelia and Bethany boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Bethany is primarily a girl name.

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