Amelia vs Brayden

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
Brayden Rank #190

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #190 for Brayden.

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

Brayden ___

  • Brayden James
  • Brayden Lee
  • Brayden Cole
  • Brayden Scott
  • Brayden Michael
  • Brayden Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brayden

Kayden Jayden Aiden Riley Kaitlyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brayden more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brayden mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Brayden boy or girl names?

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

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