Amelia vs Blythe

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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Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bly, Blyt, Blyty

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Blythe Rank #1,864

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1864 for Blythe.

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

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Blythe

Rowan Wren Fern Heath Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Blythe more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Blythe at #1864 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Blythe mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Blythe boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Blythe is primarily a girl name.

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