Amelia vs Blair

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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Blair

Girl #218 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plain, flat area, field"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#218
Total SSA Count
1,412
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Blair Rank #218

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #218 for Blair.

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

Blair ___

  • Blair Elizabeth
  • Blair Olivia
  • Blair Catherine
  • Blair Marie
  • Blair Rose
  • Blair Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Blair

Reid Quinn Finn Sloane Gray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Blair more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Blair at #218 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Blair mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Blair means "plain, flat area, field" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Blair boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Blair is primarily a girl name.

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